Apartments for Rent in Derby, CT

Prices and availability in Derby, CT were last updated on 14 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Derby, CT are: Trolley Pointe and 78 Hawkins St, Unit 1st Floor.

The average rent in Derby, CT is $1,298.

The price range for a studio apartment in Derby, CT is between $1,600 and $1,900.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Derby, CT is between $2,050 and $2,100.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Derby, CT is between $1,600 and $2,100.

In Derby, 38% of the residents are renting compared to 62% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 3% of Derby's rentals, 91% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Derby are about 52 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 7 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, all are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Derby are around 31% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 69% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.