Apartments for rent in Naugatuck offer residents a chance to live in a historic Connecticut borough with a rich industrial past. Once known as the "Rubber Capital," Naugatuck was home to the United States Rubber Company (later Uniroyal) and the birthplace of Keds sneakers and Naugahyde. Today, this New Haven County town of over 31,000 residents spans both sides of the Naugatuck River.

Naugatuck's rental market features a variety of options with average rents below Connecticut state averages. One-bedroom apartments typically rent for around $1,458, while two-bedroom units average $1,427. The town includes several distinct neighborhoods including Union City on the east side of the river, Straitsville on the southeast, and Millville on the west. The Naugatuck Green serves as the town center, surrounded by historic buildings including the Whittemore Memorial Library, designed by the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White.

Commuters benefit from Naugatuck's Metro-North Railroad station on the Waterbury Branch of the New Haven Line, providing service to New York City. Route 8 expressway connects to Waterbury (10 minutes north), Bridgeport, and Torrington.