What is the average apartment size in Colchester?

The average size for a Colchester, CT apartment is 895 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Colchester?

As of Feb / 2024, the average rent in Colchester is $1,587 per month, a 0.94% increase from last year’s average of $1,572.

What is the average apartment size in Colchester?

The typical apartment in Colchester offers about 895 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Colchester, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Colchester?

The typical rent budget in Colchester ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Colchester?

In Colchester, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Colchester is $1,587, a 0.94% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,572.

One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $1,416, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,722 offer 1,029 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Colchester, CT

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,587	895 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,416	705 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,722	1,029 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Colchester, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Colchester, CT have increased by 0.94% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,572 to $1,587.

What's the typical rent budget in Colchester, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Colchester, CT (66%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Colchester, CT?

950 or 44% of the households in Colchester, CT are renter-occupied while 1,208 or 56% are owner-occupied.

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How Colchester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Colchester	$1,587
Norwalk	$2,836
New Haven	$2,287
Stamford	$2,955
Bridgeport	$1,712
Meriden	$1,650
Middletown	$1,866
Waterbury	$1,489
Norwich	$1,600
New London	$1,682
West Haven	$1,549
Storrs	$2,347
Willimantic	$1,375

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Colchester apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.