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Wallingford

·34th most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Wallingford, CT
Median rent (all units)
$2,025/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$63
Rising (Monthly)
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Wallingford · $2,025
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,025/mo, rent takes about 34% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$81,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wallingford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,410
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,720/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,025 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,300/yr
At $2,025/mo median
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wallingford is $2,025/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,310/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,720/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,410/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,140/mo.

At 34% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Wallingford 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 Wallingford an affordable city for renters?

Wallingford is considered moderate for renters. At $2,025/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wallingford slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Wallingford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,025/mo in Wallingford.

Is rent going up or down in Wallingford?

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

How does Wallingford rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Wallingford is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #34 out of 54 tracked cities at $2,025/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wallingford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wallingford ($2,025/mo): Meriden ($1,778/mo), Middletown ($1,991/mo).

How does Wallingford rent compare to the national average?

Wallingford's median rent of $2,025/mo is $63 (3%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #34 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,025/mo, rent takes ~34% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wallingford 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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