Studio Apartment Rent in Norwalk, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Norwalk, Connecticut as of August 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $2,702 and +30% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Norwalk
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 Norwalk
Compare Norwalk'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 | Griswold | $990 |
| 6 | East Hartford | $1,010 |
| 7 | Norwich | $1,030 |
| 8 | Hartford | $1,035 |
| 9 | Bristol | $1,080 |
| 10 | New London | $1,080 |
| 11 | Willimantic | $1,100 |
| 12 | Watertown | $1,120 |
| 13 | Naugatuck | $1,130 |
| 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 (this page) | $1,673 |
| 9 | Hamden | $1,613 |
| 10 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 11 | Milford | $1,510 |
| 12 | New Haven | $1,502 |
| 13 | Branford | $1,500 |
| 14 | Danbury | $1,490 |
| 15 | South Windsor | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Norwalk.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Norwalk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield, CT | 15.1 mi | $1,820 | +$147 (+9%) |
| Stratford, CT | 20.2 mi | $1,360 | $-313 (-19%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 24.5 mi | $2,730 | +$1,057 (+63%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 25 mi | $2,230 | +$557 (+33%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 25.9 mi | $1,770 | +$97 (+6%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 26.2 mi | $2,750 | +$1,077 (+64%) |
| Port Jefferson, NY | 26.4 mi | $1,930 | +$257 (+15%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 26.9 mi | $3,110 | +$1,437 (+86%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 27.3 mi | $1,840 | +$167 (+10%) |
| Levittown, NY | 27.3 mi | $2,070 | +$397 (+24%) |
| Derby, CT | 27.6 mi | $1,200 | $-473 (-28%) |
| Ansonia, CT | 29 mi | $1,170 | $-503 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Norwalk — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Norwalk?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Norwalk, Connecticut is $1,673 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $2,702.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Norwalk?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,920 ($5,577/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Norwalk expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Norwalk's studio median of $1,673 is +30% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Norwalk rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 51 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Norwalk ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Norwalk?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stratford ($1,360), Derby ($1,200), Ansonia ($1,170).