What is the average apartment size in East Lyme?

The average size for a East Lyme, CT apartment is 1,282 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 Sep / 2026, the average rent in East Lyme is $2,767 per month, a 1.41% increase from last years average of $2,728.

What is the average apartment size in East Lyme?

The typical apartment in East Lyme offers about 1,282 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 $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

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

In East Lyme, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 05, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in East Lyme is $2,767, a 1.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,728.

Two-bedroom units at $2,624 offer 1,197 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,771 sq ft) for $3,420, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in East Lyme, CT

Last updated: October 05, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,767	1,282 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$2,624	1,197 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,420	1,771 sq. ft.

East Lyme, CT rent trends

Rental prices in East Lyme, CT have increased by 1.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,728 to $2,767.

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

The largest share of rentals in East Lyme, CT (34%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in East Lyme, CT?

1,749 or 24% of the households in East Lyme, CT are renter-occupied while 5,389 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How East Lyme Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New Haven	$2,390
Norwalk	$2,888
Stamford	$3,079
Middletown	$1,859
New London	$1,739
Meriden	$1,770
Norwich	$1,646
Bridgeport	$1,827
Waterbury	$1,475
West Haven	$1,573
Groton Town	$2,054
Windham	$1,495
Stonington Town	$2,479
East Hampton Town	$1,956
Haddam Town	$2,293
East Lyme	$2,767

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.