Rent in Danbury, CT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,511$30,132 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,399 (−4.5%)How much rent can you afford in Danbury, CT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Danbury, CT by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,731 | $20,772 | $69,240 | $33.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,100 | $25,200 | $84,000 | $40.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,511 | $30,132 | $100,440 | $48.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,036 | $36,432 | $121,440 | $58.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,598 | $43,176 | $143,920 | $69.19/hr |
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Rent in Danbury, CT: common questions
How much is rent going down in Danbury, CT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,399 for a two-bedroom, down 4.5% from $2,511. A one-bedroom goes from $2,100 to $2,071, a studio from $1,731 to $1,671.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Danbury, CT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,100 for a one-bedroom and $2,511 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $30,132 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Danbury, CT?
To keep a $2,511 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $48.29 an hour, or $100,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,100 takes $40.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Danbury, CT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,731, one bedroom $2,100, two $2,511, three $3,036 and four $3,598 a month.
Is rent affordable in Danbury, CT?
For the typical household, earning $83,393 a year ($6,949 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,511 takes 36.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,511 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $100,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $48.29 an hour.