Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT from $850 (97 Rentals)

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property at 124 Meriden Rd

$925

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$925

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$925

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 198 Meriden Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

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198 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 135 W Main St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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135 W Main St

WaterburyCT06702
property at 105 Bank St

$1,100 - $1,250

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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105 Bank St

WaterburyCT06702
property at 121 Lounsbury St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Lounsbury St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 132 Locust St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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132 Locust St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 125 Hillside Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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125 Hillside Ave

WaterburyCT06710

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property at 27 Benham St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Benham St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 35 Mountain Village Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Mountain Village Rd, Unit 28

35 Mountain Village Rd
WaterburyCT06706
property at 33 Pilgrim Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33 Pilgrim Ave

WaterburyCT06704
property at 28 Hickory St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28 Hickory St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 241 Congress Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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241 Congress Ave

WaterburyCT06708
property at 238 Moran St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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238 Moran St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 221 Willow St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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221 Willow St

WaterburyCT06710

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property at 1017-1023 W Main St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1017-1023 W Main St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 423-429 Baldwin St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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423-429 Baldwin St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 1019 W Main St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1019 W Main St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 429 Baldwin St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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429 Baldwin St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 69 Congress Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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69 Congress Ave

WaterburyCT06708

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property at 222 Chipman St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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222 Chipman St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 219 Woodlawn Terrace

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 Woodlawn Terrace

WaterburyCT06710
property at 95 Sunnyside Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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95 Sunnyside Ave

WaterburyCT06708
property at 449 Wilson St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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449 Wilson St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 404 Congress Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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404 Congress Ave

WaterburyCT06708
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78 Chestnut Ave
$1,475 - $1,575
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$1,475 - $1,575

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$1,475 - $1,575
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

78 Chestnut Ave

78 Chestnut AveWaterbury, CT 06710
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property at 77 Alma St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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77 Alma St

WaterburyCT06705
property at 21 3rd St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 3rd St, Unit 1B

21 3rd St
WaterburyCT06708
property at 48 Poplar St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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48 Poplar St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 486 Wilson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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486 Wilson St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 64 Irion St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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64 Irion St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 27 Waterville St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Waterville St

WaterburyCT06710
property at 28 Santoro St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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28 Santoro St

WaterburyCT06704

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterbury, CT

Pricing Updated: 08/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Waterbury, CT area range in price from $925 to $2,600 with an overall median price of $1,600. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waterbury Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Waterbury$1,600$925124

Cheapest Available Waterbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterbury, CT is a Studio unit found at Liberty Court in the Waterbury neighborhood priced from $850. Grove Court in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty CourtStudioStudio,1BA$850
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
1243 W Main StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Lakeside of CheshireS1Studio,1BA$1,350
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Trowbridge House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Piping Rock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Meridian Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Scott Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterbury area is the $1.53 price per square foot 3Beds Model at 223 Meadow St in the in the The Village at Oxford Greens neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Waterbury apartment is the 83 Southview St Model at 83 Southview St, Unit Third floor starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterbury apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
223 Meadow St3Beds3BR,1.5BA$1.53
83 Southview St, Unit Third floor83 Southview St3BR,1BA$1.33
Middlebury Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.81
11 Aetna Pl, Unit 111 Aetna Pl2BR,1BA$1.32
256 Plank Rd, Unit 2 floor256 Plank Rd2BR,1BA$1.73
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Piping Rock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Trowbridge House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
1243 W Main StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

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Waterbury Overview

Affectionately referred to as the 'Brass City', Waterbury is the 9th largest municipality in New England. Home to a number of universities, this on-the-move blue collar town collects over 100K proud residents and makes an excellent option for anyone considering a move to glorious Connecticut.

Why live in Waterbury, CT?

Steeped in local history and offering much in the way of modern amenities, life in Waterbury apartments is an excellent way to experience all that Connecticut has to offer. From area universities that consistently make the grade to plenty of public park land and a host of retail shopping and nightlife options, this east coast destination is a gem of the New England scene.

Waterbury, CT
Population: 108,093

Ranked #283

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterbury Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterbury?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waterbury is at Liberty Court listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterbury Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterbury Apartment is $950 at Grove Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waterbury Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterbury is starting from $1,600 at 1243 W Main St.

What is the most affordable Waterbury Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterbury Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Scott Gardens Apartments and starts from $2,150.

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