Average Rent in Connecticut

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Current Versus Historical Connecticut Rents

Connecticut rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $4,500 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 $137 (11.26%) year-over-year from $1,213 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (14.89%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $384 (21.11%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (13.51%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (9.09%) year-over-year from $3,667 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 10.89% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.64 $1,350 $1,213 (11.26%) $1,178 (14.63%)
1 BR $2.46 $1,800 $1,567 (14.89%) $1,200 (50.04%)
2 BR $2.00 $2,200 $1,817 (21.11%) $1,449 (51.81%)
3 BR $1.88 $2,800 $2,467 (13.51%) $1,767 (58.49%)
4+ BR $1.91 $4,000 $3,667 (9.09%) $2,533 (57.89%)

Historical Rents in Connecticut

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Top Cities Near Connecticut

There are a total of 47 cities nearby Connecticut. The average rent in Connecticut is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Scranton, PA, with an average rent of $1,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Connecticut is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $36,000 per month.

Let's compare Connecticut's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Connecticut is 3.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.09% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Connecticut are about 28.41% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near Connecticut in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hartford, CT $1,600 $1,498 $1,500 $1,600
Waterbury, CT $1,000 $1,150 $1,600 $1,600
Bridgeport, CT $1,350 $1,600 $1,995 $2,000
New Haven, CT $1,685 $1,577 $2,150 $2,300
Danbury, CT $1,488 $1,995 $2,575 $2,600
Coram, NY N/A $2,363 $2,903 $2,775
Norwalk, CT $1,700 $2,150 $2,825 $2,800
Southold, NY N/A N/A $7,750 $13,250
Hampton Bays, NY N/A N/A $7,000 $19,000
Westhampton Beach, NY N/A $7,500 $23,000 $36,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Connecticut

There are a total of 101 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 101 total neighborhoods in or near Connecticut in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut is currently around $3,495 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,495. 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 $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $9,500 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 $1,103 $1,350 $1,688 $1,682
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,250 $1,855 $2,725 $2,090
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,600 $2,795 $3,195 $3,008
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,500 $2,917 $3,195 $3,195
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,462 $2,756 $3,200 $3,200
Harlem, New York, NY $2,550 $2,885 $3,200 $3,400
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,699 $2,900 $3,249 $3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,718 $2,975 $3,350 $3,500
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,600 $3,028 $3,975 $3,500
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,240 $3,895 $5,645 $3,900
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,000 $3,800 $4,850 $3,995
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,425 $4,250 $6,500 $4,150
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,400 $3,995 $5,087 $4,200
Financial District, New York, NY $3,448 $4,476 $6,500 $4,300
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,568 $4,475 $6,555 $4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,445 $4,225 $5,600 $4,306
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,400 $4,400 $5,895 $4,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,643 $4,511 $6,850 $4,500
East Village, New York, NY $2,995 $3,795 $4,750 $4,600
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,565 $4,345 $5,305 $4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,266 $4,397 $7,250 $4,764
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,703 $4,500 $5,016 $4,800
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,125 $5,595 $7,900 $4,880
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,413 $3,448 $4,795 $4,990
Midtown, New York, NY $3,500 $4,225 $6,295 $5,175
West Village, New York, NY $4,195 $5,295 $6,875 $5,225
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,250 $4,500 $5,200 $5,250
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,925 $5,670 $7,848 $5,440
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,690 $5,508 $5,057 $5,500
NoMad, New York, NY $4,315 $5,683 $7,901 $5,795

Top Counties Near Connecticut

There are a total of 101 counties located by Connecticut. Some of these counties include Hartford, CT, Waterbury, CT, and Bridgeport, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,174. 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 $1,300. 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 20.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Connecticut is 29.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Connecticut is 35.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hartford, CT $1,600 $1,498 $1,500 $1,600
Waterbury, CT $1,000 $1,150 $1,600 $1,600
Bridgeport, CT $1,350 $1,600 $1,995 $2,000
New Haven, CT $1,685 $1,577 $2,150 $2,300
Norwalk, CT $1,700 $2,150 $2,825 $2,800
Brookhaven, NY $2,145 $2,355 $3,105 $2,870
Huntington, NY N/A $2,500 $3,200 $3,400
Fairfield, CT N/A $2,499 $2,800 $3,900
Southold, NY N/A $2,675 $6,000 $12,500
Southampton, NY $17,000 $6,000 $16,250 $31,000

Top Zipcodes Near Connecticut

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Connecticut. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,900. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,495 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,790 per month is 10280, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,995. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Connecticut is $2,685 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,295 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 $2,995 $3,763 $4,500 $3,900
10023, New York, NY $3,398 $4,973 $8,295 $4,391
19104, Philadelphia, PA $1,200 $1,475 $1,800 $1,715
02128, Boston, MA $2,200 $2,575 $2,900 $2,800
02116, Boston, MA $2,800 $3,225 $4,950 $4,500
11375, New York, NY $2,450 $3,150 $3,740 $3,430
02118, Boston, MA $1,325 $3,398 $4,480 $3,705
10035, New York, NY $2,395 $2,699 $3,300 $2,888
02472, Watertown Town, MA N/A $2,650 $2,950 $3,000
19144, Philadelphia, PA $926 $1,377 $1,500 $1,495

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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $2.64. There are a total of 82 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 $1,802 and an average price per square feet of $2.46. There are a total of 518 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 $2.00. There are a total of 812 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 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% 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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