What is the average apartment size in Waterbury?

The average size for a Waterbury, CT apartment is 836 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 Waterbury?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Waterbury is $1,471 per month, a 3.32% increase from last years average of $1,423.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Waterbury?

In Waterbury, studios rent for $905 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,334 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,618 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,004 per month

What is the average apartment size in Waterbury?

The typical apartment in Waterbury offers about 836 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Waterbury?

Studio apartments in Waterbury average 405 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 693 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 977 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,261 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waterbury?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Waterbury include Hillside ($1,232/month), Woodtick Road ($1,625/month), and Deerfield and Sunset ($1,695/month), all below the citywide average of $1,471.

Waterbury, CT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Waterbury ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Waterbury?

In Waterbury, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Waterbury is $1,471, a 3.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,423.

Studio Apartments at $905 offer the most budget-friendly option with 405 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 693 square feet for $1,334, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,618 offer 977 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,261 sq ft) for $2,004, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Waterbury, CT

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,471	836 sq. ft.
Studio	$905	405 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,334	693 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,618	977 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,004	1,261 sq. ft.

Waterbury, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Waterbury, CT have increased by 3.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,423 to $1,471.

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

The largest share of rentals in Waterbury, CT (41%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Waterbury, CT?

25,275 or 55% of the households in Waterbury, CT are renter-occupied while 20,687 or 45% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Waterbury?

Hillside $1,232/month

Woodtick Road $1,625/month

Deerfield and Sunset $1,695/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,471/month.

Average Rent in Waterbury, CT By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Deerfield and Sunset	$1,695
Woodtick Road	$1,625
Hillside	$1,232

Waterbury | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Deerfield and Sunset is 38% higher than in Hillside

$1,695

Deerfield and Sunset rent is 15% higher than Waterbury average

Average Rent $1,695

$1,232

Hillside rent is 16% lower than Waterbury average

Average Rent $1,232

How Waterbury Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Waterbury	$1,471
New Haven	$2,332
Norwalk	$2,895
Stamford	$3,007
Meriden	$1,679
Middletown	$1,847
Bridgeport	$1,849
New London	$1,649
Norwich	$1,632
Fairfield	$3,002
Danbury	$2,556
Shelton	$2,541
Brookfield, CT	$2,416
Derby, CT	$1,639
Torrington, CT	$1,376
Ansonia	$1,523

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 Waterbury 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.