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Danbury, CT

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Delight in a distinct blend of history and modernity

Historic Cultured Close-Knit Charming

Danbury is a historic New England city wrapped in modern sophistication. The city is known for its pervasive sense of charm, offering a whirlwind of art, history, and culture on every corner. Home to Western Connecticut State University, Danbury infuses its rich historical offerings with a vibrant, youthful energy.

After moving to your Danbury apartment, be sure to check out some of the city's fascinating museums, like the Danbury Railway Museum, which details railroad history through an array of extensive, hands-on exhibits. The Danbury Museum and Historical Society provides a close look at well-preserved historic structures, along with a modern exhibit building to explore.

There are plenty of modern-day conveniences at Danbury Fair Mall, which offers a wide variety of shopping and dining opportunities in town. Residents connect with nature at any of the many surrounding parks, including Collis P. Huntington State Park, Pootatuck State Forest, and Kettletown State Park. New York City and Hartford are both accessible in roughly an hour’s drive along Interstate 84 from Danbury, offering excellent options for day trips and weekend getaways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Danbury, CT is $1,877 for a studio, $2,259 for one bedroom, $2,666 for two bedrooms, and $2,946 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Danbury has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,259/month
808 Sq Ft
House
$15,185/month
471 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,655/month
188 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,742/month
1,147 Sq Ft
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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Great Plain School

Public

Grades K-5

249 Students

6
out of 10

South Street School

Public

Grades K-5

386 Students

5
out of 10

Park Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

608 Students

4
out of 10

Shelter Rock School

Public

Grades K-5

583 Students

4
out of 10

Hayestown Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

449 Students

4
out of 10

Broadview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,026 Students

3
out of 10

Rogers Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

950 Students

3
out of 10

Education Connection Special Education

Public

Grades 3-12

6 Students

Rating Unavailable

Danbury High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,590 Students

2
out of 10

Education Connection Special Education

Public

Grades 3-12

6 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Danbury Railway Museum
  • WCSU Planetarium and Observatory
  • Tarrywile Park & Mansion
  • Old Quarry Nature Center
  • Seth Low Pierrepont State Reserve

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.