At $5,582/mo, rent takes about 93% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $5,582 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 →
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Westport, CT is majority owner-occupied, 82.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Westport, CT has changed in 5 years
Across the past five years, the going rent in Westport, CT has shifted from $8,007 to $5,582, down 30.3% since 2023. Census counts show Westport, CT losing about 24,995 residents over the five-year window, down 89.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 14.8% to 16.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 78% to 82.2% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Westport, CT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.
Discussions about Westport
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Westport on your salary?
At $5,582/mo, how Westport rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Westport rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Westport. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Westport
Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Westport is $5,582/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,210/mo.
At 93% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Westport ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 29.0% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Westport an affordable city for renters?
How much income do you need to rent in Westport?
Is rent going up or down in Westport?
How does Westport rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Westport?
What percentage of Westport residents rent vs. own?
How does Westport rent compare to the national average?
At $5,582/mo, rent takes ~93% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Westport.
No discussions yet.
