Average Rent in Connecticut

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Current Versus Historical Connecticut Rents

Connecticut rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $25 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $183 (12.72%) year-over-year from $1,442 to $1,625. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (4.39%) year-over-year from $1,723 to $1,799. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (5.60%) year-over-year from $2,083 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (1.28%) year-over-year from $2,666 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $146 (3.78%) year-over-year from $3,854 to $4,000. 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 2.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.83% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $33.00 $1,625 $1,442 (12.72%) $1,333 (21.88%)
1 BR $26.27 $1,799 $1,723 (4.39%) $1,665 (8.05%)
2 BR $22.59 $2,200 $2,083 (5.60%) $1,923 (14.38%)
3 BR $22.36 $2,700 $2,666 (1.28%) $2,543 (6.16%)
4+ BR $21.15 $4,000 $3,854 (3.78%) $4,282 (-6.58%)

Historical Rents in Connecticut

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Top Cities Near Connecticut

There are a total of 39 cities nearby Connecticut. The average rent in Connecticut is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Torrington, CT, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Connecticut is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $26,000 per month.

Let's compare Connecticut's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 6.06% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.51% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Connecticut are about 27.27% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 39 total cities near Connecticut in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Meriden, CT $1,100 $1,312 $1,725 $1,695
Middletown, CT $1,100 $1,500 $1,875 $1,700
Waterbury, CT $1,100 $1,200 $1,575 $1,700
Bridgeport, CT $1,450 $1,700 $2,000 $2,088
New Haven, CT $1,673 $1,750 $2,185 $2,195
West Haven, CT $1,600 $1,688 $2,000 $2,200
Stratford, CT $1,638 $2,050 $2,400 $2,500
Milford, CT $1,750 $2,100 $2,600 $2,850
Coram, NY N/A $2,400 $3,190 $3,153
Southold, NY $15,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Connecticut

There are a total of 137 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut. Some of these neighborhoods include East Rock, Downtown New Haven, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 137 total neighborhoods in or near Connecticut in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Connecticut's average rent, which is only $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Connecticut, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,480 per month. Whereas, at $8,160 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Connecticut. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
East Rock, New Haven, CT N/A $1,680 $2,275 $2,400
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT $2,086 $2,300 $3,300 $2,623
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,250 $3,458 $4,195 $3,750
Astoria, New York, NY $3,290 $3,497 $4,725 $3,750
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,100 $3,402 $4,552 $3,795
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,369 $3,250 $3,863 $3,900
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,850 $3,392 $4,000 $3,995
Harlem, New York, NY $2,950 $3,400 $3,995 $3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,330 $3,650 $3,695 $4,000
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,630 $4,395 $6,295 $4,403
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,598 $4,362 $6,395 $4,426
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,590 $4,575 $6,795 $4,575
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,536 $6,692 $4,595
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,600 $4,553 $6,877 $4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY $4,050 $4,966 $7,913 $4,758
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $4,400 $7,695 $4,875
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,590 $6,440 $4,950
Midtown, New York, NY $4,000 $4,900 $7,860 $5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,105 $5,000 $5,725 $5,098
Financial District, New York, NY $4,155 $5,349 $7,195 $5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,653 $4,848 $7,500 $5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,098 $5,300 $7,373 $5,300
East Village, New York, NY $4,100 $4,295 $6,200 $5,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,975 $4,555 $5,995 $5,505
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,370 $5,495 $8,350 $5,573
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,599 $5,995 $9,700 $6,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,395 $4,495 $6,250 $6,198
West Village, New York, NY $4,800 $5,850 $7,000 $6,250
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,850 $6,950 $8,255 $6,595
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,800 $6,027 $7,250 $6,995

Top Counties Near Connecticut

There are a total of 47 counties located by Connecticut. Some of these counties include Meriden, CT, Middletown, CT, and Bridgeport, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Britain, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,675. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by Connecticut.

Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 18.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Connecticut is 26.51% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Connecticut is 31.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Meriden, CT $1,100 $1,312 $1,725 $1,695
Middletown, CT $1,100 $1,500 $1,875 $1,700
Bridgeport, CT $1,450 $1,700 $2,000 $2,088
New Haven, CT $1,673 $1,750 $2,185 $2,195
West Haven, CT $1,600 $1,688 $2,000 $2,200
Hamden, CT $1,025 $1,625 $2,050 $2,200
Stratford, CT $1,638 $2,050 $2,400 $2,500
Branford, CT N/A $1,575 $2,300 $2,663
Milford, CT $1,750 $2,100 $2,600 $2,900
Riverhead, NY $1,995 $2,225 $3,900 $5,400

Top Zipcodes Near Connecticut

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Connecticut. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,726. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19104, Philadelphia, PA at $1,675 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,593. That's at least $93 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Connecticut is $4,523 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,610 per month. Which comes out to $82 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Connecticut. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10016, New York, NY $4,050 $4,995 $6,714 $5,450
10019, New York, NY $3,887 $4,695 $7,150 $4,975
10003, New York, NY $4,325 $5,525 $6,995 $5,900
10009, New York, NY $3,325 $4,450 $5,995 $5,617
10025, New York, NY $3,450 $4,300 $5,050 $4,754
10038, New York, NY $3,950 $5,530 $7,000 $5,400
11101, New York, NY $3,745 $4,607 $6,631 $4,650
11201, New York, NY $3,645 $4,400 $6,495 $4,699
10036, New York, NY $4,265 $5,418 $7,995 $5,615
10005, New York, NY $4,205 $5,165 $7,612 $4,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Connecticut Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Connecticut?
The average monthly rental price for Connecticut apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Connecticut 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 Connecticut.
How much is a studio apartment in Connecticut?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $33.00. There are a total of 147 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Connecticut.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Connecticut?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $26.27. There are a total of 1,055 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Connecticut.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Connecticut?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $22.59. There are a total of 1,721 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Connecticut.
How have rent prices in Connecticut changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Connecticut can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Connecticut?
A reasonable rent price in Connecticut is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.