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Seymour

·46th most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Seymour, CT
Median rent (all units)
$1,799/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$166
Falling (Monthly)
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Seymour · $1,799
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,799/mo, rent takes about 30% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

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

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,590/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,588/yr
At $1,799/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Seymour is $1,799/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,590/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,920/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Seymour 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 Seymour an affordable city for renters?

Seymour is considered moderate for renters. At $1,799/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Seymour slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Seymour?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,799/mo in Seymour.

Is rent going up or down in Seymour?

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

How does Seymour rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Seymour is one of the more affordable cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #46 out of 56 tracked cities at $1,799/mo.

How does Seymour rent compare to the national average?

Seymour's median rent of $1,799/mo is $166 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #46 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,799/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3–6.99%
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