Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterbury, CT from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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property at 185 Scott Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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185 Scott Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 150 Chestnut Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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150 Chestnut Ave

WaterburyCT06710

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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

Available Aug 1

35 Mountain Village Rd, Unit 28

35 Mountain Village Rd
WaterburyCT06706
property at 118 Pullen Ave

$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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118 Pullen Ave

WatertownCT06779
property at 1720 E Main St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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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

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 332 Baldwin 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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332 Baldwin St, Unit 2R

332 Baldwin St
WaterburyCT06706
property at 353 Scott Rd

$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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353 Scott Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 25 Lisa Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Lisa Ct

WaterburyCT06704
property at 95 Sunnyside Ave

$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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95 Sunnyside Ave

WaterburyCT06708

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property at 163 Meadow St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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163 Meadow St, Unit 2 F

163 Meadow St
NaugatuckCT06770
property at 22-24 Putnam St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22-24 Putnam St

WaterburyCT06704

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Waterbury, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterbury, CT

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2026

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$3,200$1,00046

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
Villa Square LLCSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,325
1243 W Main StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Piping Rock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Lakeside of CheshireA11BR,1BA$1,418
Scott Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterbury area is the $0.20 price per square foot 51 Park Ave Model at 51 Park Ave, Unit 1 in the in the The Village at Oxford Greens neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Waterbury apartment is the 41 Laval St Model at 41 Laval St, Unit Laval Apt 2 starting at $1,775 with a $1.01 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.
51 Park Ave, Unit 151 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.20
41 Laval St, Unit Laval Apt 241 Laval St2BR,1BA$1.01
223 Meadow St3Beds3BR,1.5BA$1.53
44 Linden St, Unit 1C44 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.54
307 N Main St, Unit 2307 N Main St2BR,1BA$1.75
36 Gilbert St36 Gilbert St1BR,1BA$1.40
11 May St, Unit 111 May St3BR,1BA$1.60
Piping Rock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
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 711 Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, CT with pricing that ranges from $950 to $3,217. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterbury ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,282.

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 $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,475.

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