Connecticut rent guide
Average Rent in Connecticut by City (June 2026)
Data as of Jun 9, 2026 · 279 rentals across 47 Connecticut cities
Connecticut runs on the pricier side because its southwest corner is effectively outer New York City. A one-bedroom statewide runs about $1,895 a month, the median across the 133 one-beds in our data, but that hides a wide gap between Fairfield County and the Hartford area. We use the median on purpose, and the real story is in the per-city table below.
Studio
$1,860
typical / mo
1 bed
$1,895
typical / mo
2 bed
$1,925
typical / mo
3 bed
$2,250
typical / mo
Typical rent by city, lowest first
Sorted by each city’s overall median, so the Hartford-area and eastern-Connecticut value markets are up top and the Fairfield County commuter towns at the bottom. Find yours, then check the one-bed and two-bed columns for the size you’re after.
| # | City | Typical | 1 bed | 2 bed | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $1,495 | $1,600 | - | 17 |
| 2 | Waterbury | $1,547 | $1,429 | $1,442 | 11 |
| 3 | New Britain | $1,550 | $1,350 | $1,700 | 11 |
| 4 | Meriden | $1,552 | $1,529 | $2,163 | 16 |
| 5 | New London | $1,580 | $1,570 | - | 8 |
| 6 | Middletown | $1,700 | $1,707 | - | 13 |
| 7 | Manchester | $1,724 | $1,602 | - | 8 |
| 8 | West Haven | $1,750 | $1,750 | - | 5 |
| 9 | Vernon | $1,778 | $1,300 | $1,780 | 8 |
| 10 | Bridgeport | $1,800 | $1,500 | $2,000 | 13 |
| 11 | West Hartford | $1,885 | $1,780 | - | 11 |
| 12 | Danbury | $2,046 | - | - | 6 |
| 13 | Shelton | $2,250 | $2,250 | - | 7 |
| 14 | New Haven | $2,260 | $2,400 | $1,650 | 26 |
| 15 | Fairfield | $2,425 | - | - | 5 |
| 16 | Norwalk | $2,440 | $2,458 | $2,900 | 18 |
| 17 | Milford | $2,445 | $2,435 | $2,995 | 13 |
| 18 | Stamford | $2,550 | $2,598 | - | 23 |
How to read these numbers
“Typical” is the median across every unit we track in that city. The per-bedroom columns are the median for that floor plan, shown only once a city has at least three listed. We include cities with five or more live listings and leave out single rooms and senior housing. Everything refreshes when our data does (last updated Jun 9, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Connecticut?
Across the state the median one-bedroom is about $1,895/mo, studios run ~$1,860, two-beds ~$1,925 and three-beds ~$2,250. We use the median, not the mean, so the Greenwich luxury market does not skew it. Connecticut runs pricey because of its New York commuter belt, but rents still range from the affordable Hartford area up to Fairfield County, so look at your city, not just the state.
How much is rent in Fairfield County versus the Hartford area?
A typical Fairfield County apartment (Stamford, Norwalk) runs well above one in the Hartford area or eastern Connecticut. The Gold Coast carries New York commuter pricing, while Hartford, New Britain and Waterbury are some of the lowest rents in the state. Choosing the region first is the biggest lever on your rent.
Is Connecticut cheaper than New York City?
For the same commute, often yes, which is why so many NYC workers live in Fairfield County. But the Gold Coast towns price like the outer suburbs of New York. Step inland to the Hartford area and eastern Connecticut and your money goes much further than in the city.
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