1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Seymour, CT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Seymour, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,799 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Seymour
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Seymour
Compare Seymour's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $1,110 |
| 2 | New Britain | $1,125 |
| 3 | Torrington | $1,130 |
| 4 | Waterbury | $1,155 |
| 5 | East Hartford | $1,170 |
| 6 | Hartford | $1,193 |
| 7 | Norwich | $1,220 |
| 8 | Bristol | $1,240 |
| 9 | New London | $1,280 |
| 10 | Watertown | $1,330 |
| 11 | Southington | $1,340 |
| 12 | Middletown | $1,350 |
| 13 | Naugatuck | $1,350 |
| 14 | Seymour (this page) | $1,350 |
| 15 | Meriden | $1,355 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien | $3,260 |
| 2 | Greenwich | $2,397 |
| 3 | Trumbull | $2,360 |
| 4 | Ridgefield | $2,240 |
| 5 | Stamford | $2,233 |
| 6 | Westport | $2,200 |
| 7 | Fairfield | $2,160 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $2,030 |
| 9 | Brookfield | $2,030 |
| 10 | Danbury | $1,825 |
| 11 | Milford | $1,820 |
| 12 | Farmington | $1,780 |
| 13 | Hamden | $1,740 |
| 14 | Shelton | $1,690 |
| 15 | East Lyme | $1,690 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Seymour.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Seymour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonia, CT | 3 mi | $1,410 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Derby, CT | 4.1 mi | $1,440 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 7.4 mi | $1,350 | — |
| West Haven, CT | 11.3 mi | $1,460 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 12.3 mi | $1,155 | $-195 (-14%) |
| Stratford, CT | 15.1 mi | $1,580 | +$230 (+17%) |
| Branford, CT | 21.2 mi | $1,610 | +$260 (+19%) |
| Southington, CT | 21.6 mi | $1,340 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Brookfield, CT | 22.2 mi | $2,030 | +$680 (+50%) |
| Meriden, CT | 22.3 mi | $1,355 | +$5 (0%) |
| New Milford, CT | 27.8 mi | $1,440 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Farmington, CT | 28.5 mi | $1,780 | +$430 (+32%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Seymour — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Seymour?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Seymour, Connecticut is $1,350 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,799.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Seymour?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Seymour expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Seymour's 1-bedroom median of $1,350 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Seymour rank for 1-bedroom rent in Connecticut?
Among the 54 cities in Connecticut with 1-bedroom data, Seymour ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Seymour?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Waterbury ($1,155), Southington ($1,340).