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Griswold

·37th most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Griswold, CT
Median rent (all units)
$1,862/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$103
Rising (Monthly)
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Griswold · $1,862
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,862/mo, rent takes about 31% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Griswold's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$22,344/yr
At $1,862/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Griswold is $1,862/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,440/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 31% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Griswold ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Griswold an affordable city for renters?

Griswold is considered moderate for renters. At $1,862/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Griswold slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Griswold?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,862/mo in Griswold.

Is rent going up or down in Griswold?

Rent in Griswold has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Griswold rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Griswold is one of the more affordable cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #37 out of 52 tracked cities at $1,862/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Griswold?

Killingly is nearby and more affordable at $1,488/mo, which is $374 less than Griswold.

How does Griswold rent compare to the national average?

Griswold's median rent of $1,862/mo is $103 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #37 out of 52 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,862/mo, rent takes ~31% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Griswold 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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