Average Rent in Ansonia town, CT
HUD FY2026 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 452,303
Market Overview
Ansonia town, CT has rental prices ranging from $1,246/month to $2,864/month in 2026, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,445/month — 3% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $86,365/year, spending $1,445/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Ansonia town Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,788/month, Ansonia town ranks #22 most expensive of the 31 cities tracked in Connecticut — pricier than 95% of all US cities in our data.
The Ansonia town Rental Market
The Ansonia town, CT area has a population of about 452,303 and 32% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Ansonia town, CT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $57,800. The local median household income of $86,365 exceeds that threshold by $28,565, making Ansonia town relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2026Is Ansonia town, CT Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
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| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Middlesex County | $1,286 | $1,294 | $1,680 | $2,192 | — |
| Clinton town | $1,286 | $1,477 | $1,865 | $2,236 | — |
| Deep River town | $1,286 | $1,477 | $1,865 | $2,236 | — |
| Essex town | $1,286 | $1,477 | $1,865 | $2,236 | — |
| Killingworth town | $1,286 | $1,477 | $1,865 | $2,236 | — |
| Old Saybrook town | $1,286 | $1,477 | $1,865 | $2,236 | — |
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