Waterbury has historically always been a location with many manufacturing plants for brass products hence the name "Brass City". Waterbury is located in Connecticut and today still turns out brass products, clocks and watches from the locale. Waterbury is also home to two prominent universities, and has a nice rental housing market available to browse. Those looking for a rental in this area may also be akin to looking for New Haven, CT rental homes. Waterbury has a strong economy, and many types of rental houses and real estate properties ranging from apartments, to large estates.