Studio Apartment Rent in New Milford, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in New Milford, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,025 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in New Milford
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 New Milford
Compare New Milford'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 New Milford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs New Milford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, CT | 9.3 mi | $1,650 | +$430 (+35%) |
| Ridgefield, CT | 20.7 mi | $1,820 | +$600 (+49%) |
| Torrington, CT | 25.7 mi | $960 | $-260 (-21%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 26.7 mi | $1,130 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 26.9 mi | $978 | $-242 (-20%) |
| Seymour, CT | 27.8 mi | $1,090 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Ansonia, CT | 30.1 mi | $1,170 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Derby, CT | 30.2 mi | $1,200 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 32.7 mi | $1,230 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Stratford, CT | 35.8 mi | $1,360 | +$140 (+11%) |
| Southington, CT | 38.2 mi | $1,160 | $-60 (-5%) |
| West Haven, CT | 38.9 mi | $1,350 | +$130 (+11%) |
Studio rent in New Milford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in New Milford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in New Milford, Connecticut is $1,220 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,025.
What income do you need to afford a studio in New Milford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,800 ($4,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is New Milford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
New Milford's studio median of $1,220 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does New Milford rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with studio data, New Milford ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near New Milford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Torrington ($960), Naugatuck ($1,130), Waterbury ($978).