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Rent in Waterbury, CT 06702
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,610 (+16.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $749 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $960 | +17.7% | $1,017–1,243 | $649 ±$208 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,120 | +17% | $1,179–1,441 | $646 ±$488 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,380 | +16.7% | $1,449–1,771 | $821 ±$546 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,710 | +16.4% | $1,791–2,189 | $967 ±$269 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,070 | +13.5% | $2,115–2,585 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Waterbury-Shelton, CT MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Waterbury-Shelton, CT MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,745.
What renters pay in 06702
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06704 | Waterbury | $1,670 | $1,240 |
| 06705 | Waterbury | $1,670 | $1,332 |
| 06706 | Waterbury | $1,680 | $1,337 |
| 06708 | Waterbury | $1,740 | $1,268 |
| 06710 | Waterbury | $1,610 | $1,144 |
| 06712 | Prospect | $2,350 | – |
Fair Market Rents across New Haven County, CT · All CT counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.