What is the average apartment size in East Lyme?

The average size for a East Lyme, CT apartment is 1,156 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 East Lyme?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in East Lyme is $2,512 per month, a 1.42% increase from last year’s average of $2,477.

What is the average apartment size in East Lyme?

The typical apartment in East Lyme offers about 1,156 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

East Lyme, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in East Lyme?

The typical rent budget in East Lyme ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 28% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in East Lyme?

In East Lyme, 23% of households rent while 77% 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 East Lyme is $2,512, a 1.42% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,477.

One-bedroom apartments provide 791 square feet for $2,088, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,396 offer 1,136 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,655 sq ft) for $3,371, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in East Lyme, CT

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,512	1,156 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,088	791 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,396	1,136 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,371	1,655 sq. ft.

East Lyme, CT rent trends

Rental prices in East Lyme, CT have increased by 1.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,477 to $2,512.

What's the typical rent budget in East Lyme, CT?

The largest share of rentals in East Lyme, CT (28%) 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 East Lyme, CT?

1,635 or 23% of the households in East Lyme, CT are renter-occupied while 5,381 or 77% are owner-occupied.

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How East Lyme Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
East Lyme	$2,512
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
Groton Town	$1,967
East Hampton Town	$1,956
Colchester Town	$1,747
Montville	$1,217
Stonington Town	$2,619
Windham	$1,446

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 East Lyme 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.