Apartments for Rent in Derby, CT

Prices and availability in Derby, CT were last updated on 28 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Derby, CT are: Trolley Pointe and 78 Hawkins St, Unit 2nd floor.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Derby, CT is between $2,100 and $2,350.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Derby, CT is between $2,100 and $2,350.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Derby, CT is between $1,500 and $2,350.

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.

Rental apartments in Derby come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 31% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 69% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 0% of all rentals in Derby. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.