What is the average apartment size in Cheshire?

The average size for a Cheshire, CT apartment is 1,032 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cheshire?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Cheshire is $2,709 per month, a 26.39% increase from last years average of $2,143.

What is the average apartment size in Cheshire?

The typical apartment in Cheshire offers about 1,032 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cheshire, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cheshire?

The typical rent budget in Cheshire ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cheshire?

In Cheshire, 12% of households rent while 88% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cheshire is $2,709, a 26.39% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,143.

One-bedroom apartments provide 691 square feet for $2,125, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,997 offer 1,222 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Cheshire, CT

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,709	1,032 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,125	691 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,997	1,222 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Cheshire, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Cheshire, CT have increased by 26.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,143 to $2,709.

What's the typical rent budget in Cheshire, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Cheshire, CT (39%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cheshire, CT?

1,254 or 12% of the households in Cheshire, CT are renter-occupied while 8,784 or 88% are owner-occupied.

How Cheshire Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cheshire	$2,709
Norwalk	$2,859
New Haven	$2,298
Stamford	$2,988
Meriden	$1,671
Middletown	$1,865
New London	$1,685
Waterbury	$1,488
Norwich	$1,625
Bridgeport	$1,698
Brookfield	$2,409
New Britain	$1,566
Hamden	$2,044
Branford	$1,758
West Hartford	$2,159
Farmington	$2,339
Rocky Hill	$1,936
Wallingford	$1,712
Bristol	$1,634
Berlin Town	$1,653
Newington	$1,912

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cheshire apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.