Studio Apartment Rent in Trumbull, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Trumbull, Connecticut as of August 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $3,156 and +57% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Trumbull
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 Trumbull
Compare Trumbull'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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Trumbull.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Trumbull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford, CT | 8.7 mi | $1,360 | $-660 (-33%) |
| Derby, CT | 9.9 mi | $1,200 | $-820 (-41%) |
| Ansonia, CT | 11.2 mi | $1,170 | $-850 (-42%) |
| West Haven, CT | 17.2 mi | $1,350 | $-670 (-33%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 18.8 mi | $1,130 | $-890 (-44%) |
| Ridgefield, CT | 20 mi | $1,820 | $-200 (-10%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 23.5 mi | $978 | $-1,042 (-52%) |
| Port Jefferson, NY | 23.8 mi | $1,930 | $-90 (-4%) |
| New Milford, CT | 27.2 mi | $1,220 | $-800 (-40%) |
| Branford, CT | 29 mi | $1,500 | $-520 (-26%) |
| Ronkonkoma, NY | 32.1 mi | $1,710 | $-310 (-15%) |
| Meriden, CT | 34.2 mi | $1,260 | $-760 (-38%) |
Studio rent in Trumbull — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Trumbull?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Trumbull, Connecticut is $2,020 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $3,156.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Trumbull?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,800 ($6,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Trumbull expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Trumbull's studio median of $2,020 is +57% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Trumbull rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 51 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Trumbull ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Trumbull?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stratford ($1,360), Derby ($1,200), Ansonia ($1,170).