Studio Apartment Rent in East Lyme, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Lyme, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $2,574 and +10% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in East Lyme
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in East Lyme
Compare East Lyme's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $960 |
| 2 | Torrington | $960 |
| 3 | Waterbury | $978 |
| 4 | New Britain | $980 |
| 5 | East Hartford | $1,010 |
| 6 | Norwich | $1,030 |
| 7 | Hartford | $1,035 |
| 8 | Bristol | $1,080 |
| 9 | New London | $1,080 |
| 10 | Seymour | $1,090 |
| 11 | Watertown | $1,120 |
| 12 | Naugatuck | $1,130 |
| 13 | Southington | $1,160 |
| 14 | Ansonia | $1,170 |
| 15 | Middletown | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien | $2,690 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $2,020 |
| 3 | Greenwich | $1,973 |
| 4 | Fairfield | $1,855 |
| 5 | Stamford | $1,838 |
| 6 | Ridgefield | $1,820 |
| 7 | Westport | $1,810 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $1,673 |
| 9 | Brookfield | $1,650 |
| 10 | Hamden | $1,613 |
| 11 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 12 | Milford | $1,510 |
| 13 | New Haven | $1,502 |
| 14 | Branford | $1,500 |
| 15 | Danbury | $1,490 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than East Lyme.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Lyme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton, CT | 15.3 mi | $1,230 | $-190 (-13%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 30.8 mi | $1,430 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Middletown, CT | 31.6 mi | $1,170 | $-250 (-18%) |
| Branford, CT | 39.6 mi | $1,500 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Meriden, CT | 40.7 mi | $1,260 | $-160 (-11%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 43.1 mi | $1,280 | $-140 (-10%) |
| Southington, CT | 46.9 mi | $1,160 | $-260 (-18%) |
| Coventry, RI | 47 mi | $1,270 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Farmington, CT | 49.4 mi | $1,540 | +$120 (+8%) |
| West Haven, CT | 51.4 mi | $1,350 | $-70 (-5%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 53 mi | $1,220 | $-200 (-14%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 56.9 mi | $978 | $-442 (-31%) |
Studio rent in East Lyme — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Lyme?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Lyme, Connecticut is $1,420 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $2,574.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Lyme?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,800 ($4,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Lyme expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Lyme's studio median of $1,420 is +10% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Lyme rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with studio data, East Lyme ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Lyme?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Groton ($1,230), Middletown ($1,170), Meriden ($1,260).