Average Rent in Norwich, CT↑ Rents rising 4.4% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 279,025
Market Overview
Norwich, CT has rental prices ranging from $1,114/month to $2,723/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,326/month — 5% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $84,185/year, spending $1,326/month on a 1-bedroom represents 19% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Norwich Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,625/month, Norwich ranks #9 most expensive of the 13 cities tracked in Connecticut — pricier than 94% of all US cities in our data.
The Norwich Rental Market
The Norwich, CT area has a population of about 279,025 and 35% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Norwich, CT have risen by $69/month (4.4%) over the past year, from $1,556 to $1,625. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Norwich, CT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $53,040. The local median household income of $84,185 exceeds that threshold by $31,145, making Norwich relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Rent vs. Buy
The median home value in Norwich, CT is $300,307, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 15.4. The break-even point between renting and buying is roughly 15 years — renting offers more flexibility for shorter stays, while buying makes more sense for long-term residents.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Norwich's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Bean Hill ($317,436 median home value), Norwichtown ($350,027 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Norwich, CT Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in CTlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $1,133 | $1,306 | $1,653 | $1,992 | — |
| Southern Middlesex County | $1,286 | $1,294 | $1,680 | $2,192 | — |
| Bridgeport | $1,349 | $1,572 | $1,967 | $2,439 | — |
| Danbury | $1,534 | $1,880 | $2,237 | $2,842 | — |
| Stamford | $1,790 | $2,172 | $2,610 | $3,176 | — |
| Waterbury | $991 | $1,191 | $1,445 | $1,891 | — |
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