What is the average apartment size in Derby?

The average size for a Derby, CT apartment is 577 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 Derby?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Derby is $1,591 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Derby?

In Derby, studios rent for $1,561 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,588 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Derby?

The typical apartment in Derby offers about 577 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Derby?

Studio apartments in Derby average 538 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 601 sq. ft.

Derby, CT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Derby ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Derby?

In Derby, 38% of households rent while 62% 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 Derby is $1,591, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

Studio Apartments at $1,561 offer the most budget-friendly option with 538 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 601 square feet for $1,588, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Derby, CT

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,591	577 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,561	538 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,588	601 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Derby, CT rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Derby, CT (41%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Derby, CT?

2,183 or 38% of the households in Derby, CT are renter-occupied while 3,592 or 62% are owner-occupied.

How Derby Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Derby	$1,591
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
Danbury	$2,556
Shelton	$2,566
Stratford	$2,273
Trumbull	$2,805
West Haven	$1,549
Wilton	$4,619
Ansonia, CT	$1,523
Fairfield, CT	$3,105
Westport, CT	$3,767

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 Derby 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.