Average Rent in West Hartford, CT

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Current Versus Historical West Hartford, CT Rents

West Hartford rentals average $1,650 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $845 (-35.27%) year-over-year from $2,395 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-12.39%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $63 (-2.72%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $2,238. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $525 (17.65%) year-over-year from $2,975 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (8.30%) year-over-year from $4,017 to $4,350. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR N/A $1,650 $1,883 (-12.39%) $1,717 (-3.88%)
2 BR N/A $2,238 $2,300 (-2.72%) $2,033 (10.04%)
3 BR N/A $3,500 $2,975 (17.65%) $2,667 (31.25%)
4+ BR N/A $4,350 $4,017 (8.30%) $3,347 (29.98%)

Historical Rents in West Hartford, CT

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Top Cities Near West Hartford

There are a total of 2 cities nearby West Hartford. The average rent in West Hartford is currently $1,750 per month. A total of 2 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 West Hartford, CT is Hartford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $1,800 per month.

Let's compare West Hartford, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.30% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Hartford, CT are about 23.03% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near West Hartford, CT in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
New Britain, CT $1,525 $1,327 $1,650 $1,700
Hartford, CT $1,850 $1,600 $1,775 $1,800

Top Neighborhoods Near West Hartford



Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near West Hartford

There are a total of 3 counties located by West 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 3 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 West Hartford, CT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Hartford, CT is 3.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Hartford, CT is 20.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
New Britain, CT $1,525 $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 West Hartford

There is one zipcode in or near West 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 West 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 - West Hartford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Hartford, CT?
The average monthly rental price for West Hartford, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do West 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 West Hartford, CT.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Hartford, CT?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,650. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Hartford.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Hartford, CT?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,225. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Hartford.
How have rent prices in West Hartford, CT changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in West Hartford, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in West Hartford, CT?
A reasonable rent price in West Hartford, CT is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.