Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterbury, CT from $800 (18 Rentals)

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property at 204 Elliott Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

3 Bedroom, 1.25 Bath Home for Rent

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204 Elliott Ave

WaterburyCT06705
property at 68 Adelaide Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Adelaide Ave

WaterburyCT06708
property at 1660 E Main St

$1,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1660 E Main St

WaterburyCT06705
property at 1295 E Main St

$1,100 - $1,299

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1295 E Main St

WaterburyCT06705
property at 103 Walnut St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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103 Walnut St, Unit 3rd floor

103 Walnut St
WaterburyCT06704

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property at 134 Charles St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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134 Charles St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 975 Meriden Rd

$1,375 - $1,700

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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975 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 368 Colonial Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

368 Colonial Ave

WaterburyCT06704
property at 42 Putnam St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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42 Putnam St

WaterburyCT06704

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property at 62 Brookfield Rd

$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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62 Brookfield Rd

WaterburyCT06704
property at 259 Grove St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

259 Grove St

WaterburyCT06710

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterbury, CT

Pricing Updated: 12/30/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Waterbury$2,000$930125

Cheapest Available Waterbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterbury, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Grove Court in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood priced from $930. Liberty Court in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Liberty Court1 Bed HMA1BR,1BA$1,025
Jefferson Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Villa Square LLCEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT

As of December 31, 2025 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 39 Chestnut Ave Model at 39 Chestnut Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,375 with a $1.02 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
39 Chestnut Ave, Unit 239 Chestnut Ave3BR,2BA$1.02
51 Norman St, Unit #251 Norman St3BR,1BA$1.64
LakeviewThe Kingsbury2BR,1BA$1.68
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
67 Dallas Ave, Unit 967 Dallas Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
Piping Rock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Trowbridge House Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
1243 W Main StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterbury?

There are currently 714 Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT with pricing that ranges from $930 to $3,100. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterbury ranging from $800 to $17,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterbury?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterbury ranges from $800 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,247.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waterbury?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterbury range from $1,300 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!