Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterbury, CT from $900 (30 Rentals)

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property at 130 Woodglen Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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130 Woodglen Dr

WaterburyCT06705
property at 60 Poplar St

$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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60 Poplar St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 364 Colonial Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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364 Colonial Ave

WaterburyCT06704

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property at 1720 E Main St

$1,250 - $1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1720 E Main St

WaterburyCT06705
property at 48 Irion St

$1,399

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$1,399

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$1,399

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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48 Irion St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 118 Pullen Ave

$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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118 Pullen Ave

WatertownCT06779
property at 63 Woodbine St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Woodbine St

NaugatuckCT06770
property at 240 Scott St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Scott St

NaugatuckCT06770

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property at 46 Webb St

$1,600 - $1,700

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom Rentals

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46 Webb St

WaterburyCT06704

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property at 89 Waterville St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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89 Waterville St

WaterburyCT06710
property at 128 Franklin St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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128 Franklin St

WaterburyCT06706

Waterbury, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterbury, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

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$2,500$850152

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 $900. Lakeside of Cheshire in the Marion neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Lakeside of CheshireS1Studio,1BA$1,260
Josephine Towers Senior LivingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,292
1243 W Main StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Eastwood TerraceThe Yorkdale1BR,1BA$1,400
Rivers EdgeThe EssexStudio,1BA$1,421
Piping Rock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterbury area is the $0.49 price per square foot 69 Waterville St Model at 69 Waterville St, Unit 1 in the in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Waterbury apartment is the 3Beds Model at 223 Meadow St starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the The Village at Oxford Greens 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.
69 Waterville St, Unit 169 Waterville St3BR,2BA$0.49
223 Meadow St3Beds3BR,1.5BA$1.53
39 Chestnut Ave, Unit 239 Chestnut Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
44 Linden St, Unit 1C44 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.54
182 Jersey St, Unit 2182 Jersey St3BR,1BA$1.50
95 Bristol St, Unit 2B95 Bristol St2BR,1.5BA$1.64
78 Chestnut Ave78 Chestnut Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
Eastwood TerraceThe Yorkdale1BR,1BA$1.72
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
144 Grove St, Unit 310144 Grove StStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Waterbury, CT
Population: 108,093

Ranked #283

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterbury?

There are currently 723 Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,127. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterbury ranging from $900 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 $900 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,101.

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 $1,450 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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