Average Rent in Connecticut

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Current Versus Historical Connecticut Rents

Connecticut rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $4,575 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $162 (13.32%) year-over-year from $1,213 to $1,375. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $232 (14.83%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,799. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $334 (18.36%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (9.46%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (8.41%) year-over-year from $3,667 to $3,975. 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 9.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.92% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.99 $1,375 $1,213 (13.32%) $1,178 (16.76%)
1 BR $2.40 $1,799 $1,567 (14.83%) $1,200 (49.96%)
2 BR $1.97 $2,150 $1,817 (18.36%) $1,449 (48.36%)
3 BR $1.84 $2,700 $2,467 (9.46%) $1,767 (52.83%)
4+ BR $1.92 $3,975 $3,667 (8.41%) $2,533 (56.91%)

Historical Rents in Connecticut

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Top Cities Near Connecticut

There are a total of 45 cities nearby Connecticut. The average rent in Connecticut is currently $2,956 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Scranton, PA, with an average rent of $1,325, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Connecticut is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $40,000 per month.

Let's compare Connecticut's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 16.67% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.90% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Connecticut are about 29.55% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 45 total cities near Connecticut in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Waterbury, CT $1,000 $1,125 $1,600 $1,550
Hartford, CT $1,650 $1,448 $1,490 $1,600
Bridgeport, CT $1,300 $1,600 $1,999 $2,000
New Haven, CT $1,575 $1,600 $2,200 $2,300
Danbury, CT $1,488 $2,000 $2,600 $2,650
Coram, NY N/A $2,363 $3,000 $2,775
Norwalk, CT $1,600 $2,000 $2,800 $2,833
Southold, NY N/A $13,000 $7,750 $12,000
Hampton Bays, NY N/A N/A $7,000 $20,000
Westhampton Beach, NY N/A $7,500 $16,000 $40,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Connecticut

There are a total of 98 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, Center City East, and Flatbush. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 98 total neighborhoods in or near Connecticut in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut is currently around $3,450 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,450. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Connecticut's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Connecticut, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,352 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, SoHo 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 $1,264 $1,375 $1,695 $1,665
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,235 $1,868 $2,655 $2,095
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,631 $2,800 $3,099 $3,013
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,722 $2,800 $3,110 $3,150
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,600 $3,095 $3,000 $3,275
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,790 $3,081 $3,249 $3,350
Harlem, New York, NY $2,675 $2,850 $3,195 $3,385
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,675 $2,780 $3,200 $3,400
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,657 $3,195 $4,300 $3,595
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,413 $4,195 $6,400 $3,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,309 $3,900 $5,100 $4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,298 $3,925 $5,869 $4,045
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,373 $3,995 $5,498 $4,156
Financial District, New York, NY $3,450 $4,500 $6,350 $4,261
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,432 $4,209 $5,725 $4,295
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,561 $4,495 $5,995 $4,365
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,630 $4,444 $6,518 $4,399
East Village, New York, NY $2,895 $3,750 $4,495 $4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,450 $4,425 $6,013 $4,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,675 $4,253 $5,453 $4,515
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,813 $4,547 $4,998 $4,750
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,100 $5,800 $7,695 $4,850
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,273 $4,459 $7,300 $4,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,496 $4,000 $4,780 $4,995
West Village, New York, NY $3,575 $5,175 $6,750 $5,150
Midtown, New York, NY $3,655 $4,217 $6,490 $5,250
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,275 $4,500 $4,850 $5,295
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,750 $5,533 $4,995 $5,330
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,925 $5,596 $7,995 $5,350
NoMad, New York, NY $4,342 $5,683 $8,225 $5,739

Top Counties Near Connecticut

There are a total of 98 counties located by Connecticut. Some of these counties include Waterbury, CT, Hartford, CT, and Bridgeport, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,243. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,325. Vice versa, with an average rent of $60,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Connecticut.

Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 22.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Connecticut is 34.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Connecticut is 35.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Waterbury, CT $1,000 $1,125 $1,600 $1,550
Hartford, CT $1,650 $1,448 $1,490 $1,600
Bridgeport, CT $1,300 $1,600 $1,999 $2,000
New Haven, CT $1,575 $1,600 $2,200 $2,300
Norwalk, CT $1,600 $2,000 $2,800 $2,833
Brookhaven, NY $2,145 $2,425 $3,160 $3,100
Huntington, NY N/A $2,495 $3,198 $3,375
Fairfield, CT N/A $2,499 $2,725 $3,750
Southold, NY N/A $3,400 $6,000 $12,500
Southampton, NY $17,000 $4,950 $10,000 $35,000

Top Zipcodes Near Connecticut

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Connecticut. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19131, Philadelphia, PA at $1,463 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,950 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Connecticut is $2,550 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,963 per month. Which comes out to $3 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
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,152 $5,115 $4,000
10023, New York, NY $3,388 $4,995 $8,295 $4,950
19104, Philadelphia, PA $1,195 $1,463 $1,750 $1,710
02128, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,525 $2,800 $2,800
02116, Boston, MA $2,900 $3,275 $4,800 $4,200
11375, New York, NY $2,665 $2,950 $3,560 $3,175
02118, Boston, MA $400 $3,303 $4,390 $3,725
10035, New York, NY $2,307 $2,550 $3,098 $2,850
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,675 $2,615 $2,963 $3,000
19144, Philadelphia, PA $975 $1,352 $1,545 $1,516

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 $2,400. 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $1.99. 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 $1,797 and an average price per square feet of $2.40. There are a total of 514 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 $1.97. There are a total of 843 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 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Connecticut?
A reasonable rent price in Connecticut is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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