Average Rent in Hartford, CT

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Current Versus Historical Hartford, CT Rents

Hartford rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $2,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $154 (-10.57%) year-over-year from $1,454 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $224 (-13.29%) year-over-year from $1,684 to $1,461. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (10.87%) year-over-year from $1,533 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.77%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (21.92%) year-over-year from $1,825 to $2,225. 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 19.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.83% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.30	$1,300	$1,454 (-10.57%)	$1,261 (3.07%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,461	$1,684 (-13.29%)	$1,241 (17.70%)
2 BR	$21.91	$1,700	$1,533 (10.87%)	$1,310 (29.77%)
3 BR	$20.87	$1,850	$1,883 (-1.77%)	$1,558 (18.72%)
4+ BR	$31.20	$2,225	$1,825 (21.92%)	$1,992 (11.72%)

Historical Rents in Hartford, CT

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Top Cities Near Hartford

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Hartford. The average rent in Hartford is currently $2,275 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 Hartford, CT is West Hartford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare Hartford, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Hartford, CT is 55.41% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.97% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Hartford, CT are about 9.15% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.61% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Hartford, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Britain, CT	$1,650	$1,327	$1,650	$1,700
West Hartford, CT	N/A	$1,650	$2,225	$2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Hartford

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Hartford

There are a total of 3 counties located by Hartford, CT. Some of these counties include New Britain, CT, Hartford, CT, and West Hartford, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,800. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $2,850, West Hartford, CT is the most expensive county by Hartford, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Hartford, CT is 10.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Hartford, CT is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Hartford, 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
New Britain, CT	$1,650	$1,327	$1,650	$1,700
Hartford, CT	$1,850	$1,600	$1,775	$1,800
West Hartford, CT	N/A	$1,650	$2,225	$2,850

Top Zipcodes Near Hartford

There is one zipcode in or near Hartford, CT. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,750. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06106, Hartford, CT at $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,750 per month is 06106, Hartford, CT.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Hartford, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
06106, Hartford, CT	$1,300	$1,475	$1,625	$1,750

Frequently Asked Questions - Hartford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Hartford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Hartford, CT apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Hartford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $32.30. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Hartford.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600. There are a total of 56 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hartford.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $21.91. There are a total of 60 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hartford.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Hartford, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Hartford, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Hartford, CT is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.