Average Rent in Connecticut

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Current Versus Historical Connecticut Rents

Connecticut rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $8,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-1.34%) year-over-year from $1,317 to $1,299. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (8.17%) year-over-year from $1,572 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $170 (9.29%) year-over-year from $1,830 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $500 (22.73%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,884 (60.47%) year-over-year from $3,116 to $5,000. 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 3.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.24% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.31 $1,299 $1,317 (-1.34%) $1,125 (15.50%)
1 BR $2.39 $1,700 $1,572 (8.17%) $1,455 (16.84%)
2 BR $2.00 $2,000 $1,830 (9.29%) $1,808 (10.60%)
3 BR $2.02 $2,700 $2,200 (22.73%) $1,867 (44.64%)
4+ BR $2.73 $5,000 $3,116 (60.47%) $3,383 (47.78%)

Historical Rents in Connecticut

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4 Bed

Top Cities Near Connecticut

There are a total of 38 cities nearby Connecticut. The average rent in Connecticut is currently $3,064 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Connecticut is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $30,000 per month.

Let's compare Connecticut's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 15.46% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.01% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Connecticut are about 34.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.58% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 38 total cities near Connecticut in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Waterbury, CT $1,200 $1,200 $1,650 $1,550
Hartford, CT $1,150 $1,293 $1,500 $1,600
Bridgeport, CT $1,350 $1,600 $1,900 $1,950
New Haven, CT $1,485 $1,795 $2,350 $2,400
Norwalk, CT $1,750 $2,125 $2,950 $2,925
Stamford, CT $1,775 $2,308 $3,050 $3,129
Fire Island, NY $7,750 N/A $7,500 $8,000
Westport, CT N/A $5,250 $6,475 $15,475
Hampton Bays, NY N/A $6,700 $18,000 $24,500
Westhampton Beach, NY N/A $20,000 $28,000 $30,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Connecticut

There are a total of 91 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, North Philadelphia West, and Center City East. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 91 total neighborhoods in or near Connecticut in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut is currently around $3,499 per month. A total of 29 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Connecticut's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Connecticut, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $8,250 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Connecticut. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA $1,295 $1,447 $1,679 $1,650
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA $1,225 $1,420 $1,600 $1,700
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,350 $1,900 $2,890 $2,065
Washington Heights, New York, NY $1,925 $2,400 $2,990 $3,149
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,800 $2,995 $3,150 $3,272
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,375 $2,850 $3,067 $3,300
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,675 $3,111 $3,195 $3,370
Harlem, New York, NY $2,595 $3,098 $3,300 $3,425
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,650 $2,799 $3,500 $3,450
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,650 $3,000 $3,400 $3,585
Downtown Boston, Boston, MA $2,820 $3,377 $4,348 $3,650
D Street - West Broadway, Boston, MA $3,278 $3,740 $4,900 $4,000
Upper East Side, New York, NY $2,900 $3,631 $4,950 $4,000
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,612 $4,420 $6,100 $4,300
Financial District, New York, NY $3,500 $4,500 $6,405 $4,323
East Village, New York, NY $2,898 $3,600 $4,495 $4,500
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,495 $4,083 $6,180 $4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,400 $4,200 $5,595 $4,550
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,638 $4,506 $4,650 $4,700
West Village, New York, NY $4,750 $4,750 $6,648 $4,798
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,150 $4,800 $5,075 $4,800
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,783 $4,110 $5,340 $4,950
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,218 $4,477 $6,500 $4,995
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,613 $4,301 $6,575 $4,995
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,763 $4,498 $6,950 $5,014
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,173 $5,495 $7,905 $5,202
Midtown, New York, NY $3,607 $4,400 $6,895 $5,500
NoMad, New York, NY $4,454 $5,594 $8,591 $5,686
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,815 $5,195 $5,295 $6,039
Tribeca, New York, NY $4,250 $5,950 $7,295 $6,895

Top Counties Near Connecticut

There are a total of 91 counties located by Connecticut. Some of these counties include Hartford, CT, Middlesex, CT, and Dutchess, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,725. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lackawanna, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $16,800, Dukes, MA is the most expensive county by Connecticut.

Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 2.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Connecticut is 4.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Connecticut is 11.36% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hartford, CT $1,200 $1,500 $1,650 $1,800
Middlesex, CT N/A $2,000 $2,200 $2,200
Dutchess, NY $1,350 $1,800 $2,350 $2,400
New Haven, CT $1,541 $1,700 $2,195 $2,448
New London, CT $1,250 $1,325 $2,450 $2,575
Fairfield, CT $1,400 $2,100 $2,500 $3,100
Westchester, NY $2,200 $2,634 $3,300 $3,300
Nassau, NY $2,144 $2,650 $3,400 $3,850
Litchfield, CT N/A $1,700 $1,698 $7,500
Suffolk, NY $2,048 $2,500 $3,268 $8,000

Top Zipcodes Near Connecticut

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Connecticut. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,256. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19122, Philadelphia, PA at $1,717 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,898 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,175. That's at least $7 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Connecticut is $4,000 per month. Or in other words, $6 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,100 per month. Which comes out to $6 per sqft. The following chart 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 $3,697 $4,245 $5,995 $4,850
10003, New York, NY $3,815 $4,800 $5,175 $4,995
10019, New York, NY $3,525 $4,206 $6,500 $4,795
10009, New York, NY $2,625 $3,638 $4,495 $4,500
10128, New York, NY $3,483 $3,785 $5,384 $3,965
10038, New York, NY $3,500 $4,500 $6,400 $4,405
10022, New York, NY $3,350 $4,500 $5,300 $4,500
10005, New York, NY $3,530 $4,600 $6,400 $4,256
10011, New York, NY $3,600 $5,743 $6,295 $4,750
10010, New York, NY $4,050 $4,798 $5,460 $5,395

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 $2,600. 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $2.31. There are a total of 86 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 $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $2.39. There are a total of 372 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 $2.00. There are a total of 706 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Connecticut?
A reasonable rent price in Connecticut is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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