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Danbury

Pop. 87,263·17th most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Danbury, CT
Median rent (all units)
$2,483/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$521
Rising (Monthly)
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Danbury · $2,483
More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 4% below what Danbury's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,483/mo
Expected by trend
$2,583/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,825
2 BR
$2,175
3 BR
$2,765
4 BR+
$2,995
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,175/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,483 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$29,796/yr
At $2,483/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Danbury, CT is roughly split between renters and owners, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
87,263
Median income
$83,393
Median age
40.6
Renters
46.2%
Age distribution
19.6%
23.8%
26.5%
12.9%
17.2%
Under 1819.6%
18–3423.8%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
43.5%
12.5%
32.2%
White43.5%
Black12.5%
Hispanic32.2%
Asian5.4%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
16.6%
26.3%
23.1%
34%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+34%
Housing tenure
53.8%
46.2%
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Danbury, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,914 → $2,483
up 29.7%
Income
$74,600 → $83,393
up 11.8%
Population
86,197 → 87,263
up 1.2%
Renter share
42% → 46.2%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 34%
-0.1 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.6
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Danbury, CT has climbed from $1,914 to $2,483, a 29.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $74,600 to $83,393 across the same window, up 11.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 86,197 residents to roughly 87,263. Renters now make up 46.2% of households, compared with 42% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Danbury, CT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Danbury, CT

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Danbury is $2,483/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,175/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,825/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,765/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($83,393/yr), Danbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Danbury an affordable city for renters?

Danbury is considered moderate for renters. At $2,483/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($83,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Danbury slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Danbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,483/mo in Danbury. The local median household income is $83,393/yr, meaning the typical Danbury household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Danbury?

Rent in Danbury has increased 1.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Danbury neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Danbury are 06811 ($2,227/mo), and 06810 ($2,527/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Danbury is $2,483/mo.

How does Danbury rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Danbury is one of the pricier cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #17 out of 54 tracked cities at $2,483/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Danbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Danbury ($2,483/mo): New Milford ($2,088/mo), Brookfield ($2,400/mo).

What percentage of Danbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of Danbury households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. Danbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Danbury rent compare to the national average?

Danbury's median rent of $2,483/mo is $521 (27%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #17 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,483/mo, rent takes ~36% of Danbury's median household income ($83,393/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Danbury 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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