Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterbury, CT from $600 (18 Rentals)

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property at 78 Buckingham St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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78 Buckingham St

WatertownCT06779
property at 1660 E Main St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1660 E Main St

WaterburyCT06705
property at 157 Eastern Ave

$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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157 Eastern Ave

WaterburyCT06708

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property at 1660 E Main St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1660 E Main St

WaterburyCT06705
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

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property at 118 Pullen Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 Pullen Ave

WatertownCT06779
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

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259 Grove St

WaterburyCT06710
property at 1448 Meriden Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 3

1448 Meriden Rd

WolcottCT06705
property at 100 Mark Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 3

100 Mark Ln

WaterburyCT06704
property at 48 Irion St

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom Rentals

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48 Irion St

WaterburyCT06704

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Waterbury, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterbury, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

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$900129

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. Jefferson Square Apartments in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Jefferson Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Eastwood TerraceThe EatonStudio,1BA$1,200
Josephine Towers Senior LivingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,292
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT

As of April 02, 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 203 Cooke St Model at 203 Cooke St starting at $2,050 with a $1.37 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
203 Cooke St203 Cooke St4BR,1BA$1.37
95 Bristol St, Unit 2B95 Bristol St2BR,1.5BA$1.64
LakeviewThe Kingsbury2BR,1BA$1.68
33 Howard St, Unit 233 Howard St3BR,1BA$1.60
58 Kellogg St58 Kellogg St1BR,1BA$1.40
Trowbridge House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
15 Preston Ter15 Preston Ter1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterbury?

There are currently 703 Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,850. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterbury ranging from $625 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 $625 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,217.

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 $1,400 to $3,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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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.