Studio Apartment Rent in Norwich, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Norwich, Connecticut as of August 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,842 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Norwich
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 Norwich
Compare Norwich'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 (this page) | $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 | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Norwich.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Norwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton, CT | 14 mi | $1,230 | +$200 (+19%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 32.9 mi | $1,430 | +$400 (+39%) |
| Coventry, RI | 33.8 mi | $1,270 | +$240 (+23%) |
| Middletown, CT | 39.1 mi | $1,170 | +$140 (+14%) |
| West Warwick, RI | 40.4 mi | $1,220 | +$190 (+18%) |
| North Kingstown, RI | 43.5 mi | $1,290 | +$260 (+25%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 46.4 mi | $1,280 | +$250 (+24%) |
| Cranston, RI | 46.7 mi | $1,315 | +$285 (+28%) |
| North Providence, RI | 47.5 mi | $1,340 | +$310 (+30%) |
| Meriden, CT | 49 mi | $1,260 | +$230 (+22%) |
| Providence, RI | 49.9 mi | $1,341 | +$311 (+30%) |
| Branford, CT | 51.9 mi | $1,500 | +$470 (+46%) |
Studio rent in Norwich — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Norwich?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Norwich, Connecticut is $1,030 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,842.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Norwich?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Norwich expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Norwich's studio median of $1,030 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Norwich rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 51 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Norwich ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Norwich?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Norwich.