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Rent in Waterbury, CT 06708
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,740 (-3.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,313 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,260 | -0.8% | $1,125–1,375 | $1,166 ±$125 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,460 | -8.9% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,052 ±$242 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,810 | -3.9% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,268 ±$108 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,180 | $2,240 | -2.7% | $1,962–2,398 | $1,589 ±$106 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,640 | -1.9% | $2,331–2,849 | $1,845 ±$264 |
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 06708
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06706 | Waterbury | $1,680 | $1,337 |
| 06710 | Waterbury | $1,610 | $1,144 |
| 06705 | Waterbury | $1,670 | $1,332 |
| 06704 | Waterbury | $1,670 | $1,240 |
| 06712 | Prospect | $2,350 | – |
| 06702 | Waterbury | $1,610 | $821 |
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.