Average Rent in Connecticut

Home  »  CT

Current Versus Historical Connecticut Rents

Connecticut rentals average $1,550 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $25 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.91%) year-over-year from $1,492 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $87 (5.07%) year-over-year from $1,708 to $1,795. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (9.09%) year-over-year from $2,017 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (1.92%) year-over-year from $2,649 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $542 (15.66%) year-over-year from $3,458 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 down by 2.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.90% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $38.67 $1,550 $1,492 (3.91%) $1,300 (19.23%)
1 BR $29.33 $1,795 $1,708 (5.07%) $1,632 (10.01%)
2 BR $23.88 $2,200 $2,017 (9.09%) $1,865 (17.96%)
3 BR $22.55 $2,700 $2,649 (1.92%) $2,500 (8.00%)
4+ BR $23.20 $4,000 $3,458 (15.66%) $3,700 (8.11%)

Historical Rents in Connecticut

Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Connecticut

There are a total of 38 cities nearby Connecticut. The average rent in Connecticut is currently $2,779 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Britain, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Connecticut is Southold, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 per month.

Let's compare Connecticut's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 17.71% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Connecticut are about 28.95% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.15% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 38 total cities near Connecticut in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Middletown, CT $1,448 $1,500 $1,850 $1,700
Waterbury, CT $1,100 $1,200 $1,638 $1,725
New Haven, CT $1,488 $1,695 $2,000 $2,000
West Haven, CT $1,650 $1,573 $2,025 $2,050
Bridgeport, CT $1,450 $1,650 $2,000 $2,100
Stratford, CT $1,795 $1,975 $2,200 $2,250
Shelton, CT $1,550 $1,898 $2,475 $2,500
Milford, CT $1,700 $1,925 $2,450 $2,750
Coram, NY $2,000 $2,425 $3,190 $3,190
Southold, NY $15,000 $2,925 $6,000 $10,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Connecticut

There are a total of 114 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Astoria, and Crown Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 114 total neighborhoods in or near Connecticut in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut is currently around $3,587 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,587. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Connecticut's average rent, which is only $2,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Connecticut, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,425 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Connecticut. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,225 $3,394 $4,225 $3,600
Astoria, New York, NY $2,800 $3,300 $4,581 $3,738
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,900 $3,438 $4,756 $3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,225 $3,650 $3,895 $3,900
Harlem, New York, NY $2,950 $3,218 $3,900 $3,900
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,250 $3,702 $3,495 $3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,795 $3,200 $4,446 $4,000
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,595 $4,395 $6,471 $4,500
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,568 $6,877 $4,568
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,495 $6,575 $4,572
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,650 $4,472 $5,700 $4,600
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,669 $4,600 $6,895 $4,655
Midtown, New York, NY $4,000 $4,792 $7,550 $5,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,770 $4,800 $6,200 $5,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,925 $5,375 $7,564 $5,025
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,059 $5,000 $5,915 $5,225
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,875 $4,995 $7,900 $5,250
Financial District, New York, NY $4,150 $5,478 $7,673 $5,275
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,450 $4,795 $8,200 $5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,850 $4,750 $5,853 $5,495
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $4,926 $5,377 $6,054 $5,579
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,450 $5,100 $7,900 $5,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,370 $5,545 $7,995 $5,600
East Village, New York, NY $3,495 $4,350 $5,995 $5,800
West Village, New York, NY $5,100 $5,500 $6,950 $5,850
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,400 $6,250 $10,095 $6,095
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,584 $4,950 $7,695 $6,164
NoMad, New York, NY $4,495 $5,889 $8,126 $6,280
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,800 $6,450 $11,500 $6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,600 $6,600 $7,275 $6,600

Top Counties Near Connecticut

There are a total of 45 counties located by Connecticut. Some of these counties include Middletown, CT, Waterbury, CT, and New Haven, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $34 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Britain, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. 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 19.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Connecticut is 31.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Connecticut is 30.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Middletown, CT $1,448 $1,500 $1,850 $1,700
Waterbury, CT $1,100 $1,200 $1,638 $1,725
New Haven, CT $1,488 $1,695 $2,000 $2,000
West Haven, CT $1,650 $1,573 $2,025 $2,050
Bridgeport, CT $1,450 $1,650 $2,000 $2,100
Hamden, CT $650 $1,700 $2,100 $2,250
Stratford, CT $1,795 $1,975 $2,200 $2,250
Branford, CT $1,500 $1,650 $2,350 $2,545
Milford, CT $1,700 $2,000 $2,450 $2,750
Southold, NY $15,000 $2,825 $6,000 $10,000

Top Zipcodes Near Connecticut

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Connecticut. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,015. A total of 3 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 $8,425 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,672. That's at least $95 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Connecticut is $4,613 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,598 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 $3,950 $5,270 $6,734 $5,480
10019, New York, NY $3,830 $4,800 $6,995 $5,030
10003, New York, NY $4,500 $5,995 $6,995 $6,000
10009, New York, NY $3,199 $4,875 $5,995 $5,750
10025, New York, NY $3,275 $4,625 $5,450 $5,124
10038, New York, NY $4,150 $5,500 $8,019 $5,411
11101, New York, NY $3,694 $4,525 $6,575 $4,644
11201, New York, NY $3,675 $4,426 $6,495 $4,750
10036, New York, NY $3,900 $5,250 $7,047 $5,415
10005, New York, NY $4,200 $5,446 $7,775 $5,000

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 $2,250. 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 $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $38.67. There are a total of 137 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 $29.33. There are a total of 966 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $23.88. There are a total of 1,679 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Connecticut?
A reasonable rent price in Connecticut is around $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.