Average Rent in Bristol, CT

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Current Versus Historical Bristol, CT Rents

Bristol rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,763, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $413 (41.77%) year-over-year from $988 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $208 (18.25%) year-over-year from $1,142 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (3.78%) year-over-year from $1,633 to $1,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.70%) year-over-year from $2,025 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $421 (17.69%) year-over-year from $2,379 to $2,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 10.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.32	$1,400	$988 (41.77%)	$215 (551.16%)
1 BR	$22.63	$1,350	$1,142 (18.25%)	$1,239 (8.94%)
2 BR	$18.89	$1,695	$1,633 (3.78%)	$1,567 (8.19%)
3 BR	$21.78	$2,100	$2,025 (3.70%)	$1,983 (5.88%)
4+ BR	$21.95	$2,800	$2,379 (17.69%)	$2,193 (27.67%)

Historical Rents in Bristol, CT

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Top Cities Near Bristol

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Bristol. The average rent in Bristol is currently $1,750 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,663, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bristol, CT is West Hartford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Bristol, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bristol, CT is 5.36% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bristol, CT are about 0.76% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Bristol, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waterbury, CT	$1,100	$1,200	$1,600	$1,663
New Britain, CT	$1,425	$1,500	$1,650	$1,700
Meriden, CT	$1,525	$1,750	$1,625	$1,800
West Hartford, CT	$1,925	$1,850	$2,175	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Bristol

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Bristol

There are a total of 6 counties located by Bristol, CT. Some of these counties include Waterbury, CT, New Britain, CT, and Bristol, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,781. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,663. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, West Hartford, CT is the most expensive county by Bristol, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Bristol, CT is 0.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bristol, CT is 25.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bristol, CT is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waterbury, CT	$1,100	$1,200	$1,600	$1,663
New Britain, CT	$1,425	$1,500	$1,650	$1,700
Bristol, CT	$1,400	$1,300	$1,650	$1,763
Meriden, CT	$1,525	$1,750	$1,625	$1,800
Farmington, CT	N/A	$1,800	$2,400	$2,400
West Hartford, CT	$1,925	$1,850	$2,175	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Bristol

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Bristol, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,756. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06708, Waterbury, CT at $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,763 per month is 06010, Bristol, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,290. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bristol, CT is $1,263 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,644 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Bristol, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
06010, Bristol, CT	$1,400	$1,300	$1,650	$1,763
06708, Waterbury, CT	$1,180	$1,225	$1,638	$1,750

Frequently Asked Questions - Bristol Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bristol, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Bristol, CT apartments for rent is approximately $1,763. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bristol, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bristol, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Bristol, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.32. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bristol.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bristol, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $22.63. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bristol.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bristol, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $18.89. There are a total of 40 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bristol.

How have rent prices in Bristol, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bristol, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bristol, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Bristol, CT is around $1,410/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.