Studio Apartment Rent in Winsted, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Winsted, Connecticut as of March 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,386 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Winsted
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 Winsted
Compare Winsted's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winsted (this page) | $940 |
| 2 | Plainville | $960 |
| 3 | Torrington | $960 |
| 4 | Waterbury | $978 |
| 5 | New Britain | $980 |
| 6 | Griswold | $990 |
| 7 | East Hartford | $1,010 |
| 8 | Norwich | $1,030 |
| 9 | Hartford | $1,035 |
| 10 | Bristol | $1,080 |
| 11 | New London | $1,080 |
| 12 | Seymour | $1,090 |
| 13 | Willimantic | $1,100 |
| 14 | Watertown | $1,120 |
| 15 | Naugatuck | $1,130 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien | $2,690 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $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 | Brookfield | $1,650 |
| 10 | Hamden | $1,613 |
| 11 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 12 | Milford | $1,510 |
| 13 | New Haven | $1,502 |
| 14 | Branford | $1,500 |
| 15 | Danbury | $1,490 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Winsted.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Winsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington, CT | 9 mi | $960 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Farmington, CT | 22.2 mi | $1,540 | +$600 (+64%) |
| Westfield, MA | 25.6 mi | $1,000 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 27.7 mi | $978 | +$38 (+4%) |
| Southington, CT | 27.9 mi | $1,160 | +$220 (+23%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 28.1 mi | $1,280 | +$340 (+36%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 32.4 mi | $1,130 | +$190 (+20%) |
| New Milford, CT | 33.7 mi | $1,220 | +$280 (+30%) |
| Meriden, CT | 34.9 mi | $1,260 | +$320 (+34%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 36.1 mi | $970 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Seymour, CT | 39.4 mi | $1,090 | +$150 (+16%) |
| Brookfield, CT | 39.7 mi | $1,650 | +$710 (+76%) |
Studio rent in Winsted — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Winsted?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Winsted, Connecticut is $940 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,386.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Winsted?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Winsted expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Winsted's studio median of $940 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Winsted rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 57 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Winsted ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Winsted?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Winsted.