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 $2,300, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $203 (16.31%) year-over-year from $1,247 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (11.19%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,742. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (14.56%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (10.96%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (11.11%) year-over-year from $3,600 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 4.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.63% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.65 $1,450 $1,247 (16.31%) $1,278 (13.49%)
1 BR $2.38 $1,742 $1,567 (11.19%) $1,275 (36.66%)
2 BR $2.00 $2,100 $1,833 (14.56%) $1,521 (38.08%)
3 BR $1.89 $2,700 $2,433 (10.96%) $1,717 (57.28%)
4+ BR $1.97 $4,000 $3,600 (11.11%) $2,633 (51.90%)

Historical Rents in Connecticut

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Top Cities Near Connecticut

There are a total of 43 cities nearby Connecticut. The average rent in Connecticut is currently $2,998 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 $1,300, 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 13.39% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.35% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Connecticut are about 36.36% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.15% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Connecticut in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Waterbury, CT $1,000 $1,200 $1,600 $1,600
Hartford, CT $1,600 $1,388 $1,600 $1,650
New Haven, CT $1,688 $1,573 $2,000 $2,150
Bridgeport, CT $1,300 $1,600 $2,200 $2,187
Norwalk, CT $1,588 $2,250 $2,842 $2,800
Coram, NY N/A $2,375 $3,360 $2,915
Fire Island, NY $7,750 $14,000 $6,500 $8,250
Southold, NY N/A $7,000 $8,000 $12,500
Hampton Bays, NY N/A N/A $22,000 $20,000
Westhampton Beach, NY N/A $8,000 $23,000 $36,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Connecticut

There are a total of 94 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 94 total neighborhoods in or near Connecticut in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Connecticut is currently around $3,493 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,493. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Connecticut's average rent, which is only $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Connecticut, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $11,000 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 $1,236 $1,400 $1,700 $1,644
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,125 $1,900 $2,750 $2,095
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,550 $2,715 $3,099 $3,000
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,600 $2,885 $2,995 $3,150
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,550 $2,979 $3,100 $3,200
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,790 $2,925 $3,303 $3,333
Harlem, New York, NY $2,644 $2,850 $3,100 $3,350
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,522 $2,825 $3,000 $3,485
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,657 $3,000 $4,038 $3,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,325 $4,173 $6,300 $3,936
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,295 $3,750 $5,711 $3,950
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,349 $4,095 $5,100 $4,093
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,440 $4,065 $5,200 $4,200
Financial District, New York, NY $3,471 $4,450 $6,225 $4,250
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,565 $4,395 $5,223 $4,333
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,435 $4,140 $5,700 $4,430
East Village, New York, NY $2,895 $3,795 $4,495 $4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,675 $4,177 $5,475 $4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,325 $4,500 $6,075 $4,529
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,490 $4,495 $6,495 $4,652
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,800 $4,661 $4,941 $4,722
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,304 $4,462 $4,728 $4,750
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,000 $4,477 $6,970 $4,943
West Village, New York, NY $4,800 $4,950 $6,600 $4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,250 $4,500 $4,625 $5,000
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,711 $5,295 $4,995 $5,235
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,795 $5,497 $7,500 $5,337
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $6,150 $5,500 $5,400
Midtown, New York, NY $3,750 $4,395 $6,963 $5,500
NoMad, New York, NY $4,395 $5,686 $8,200 $5,686

Top Counties Near Connecticut

There are a total of 94 counties located by Connecticut. Some of these counties include Waterbury, CT, Hartford, CT, and New Haven, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,325. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 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 16.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Connecticut is 35.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Connecticut is 36.36% 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 $1,200 $1,600 $1,600
Hartford, CT $1,600 $1,388 $1,600 $1,650
New Haven, CT $1,688 $1,573 $2,000 $2,150
Bridgeport, CT $1,300 $1,600 $2,200 $2,187
Norwalk, CT $1,588 $2,250 $2,842 $2,800
Brookhaven, NY $2,000 $2,425 $3,195 $3,160
Huntington, NY N/A $2,548 $3,275 $3,725
Fairfield, CT N/A $2,450 $3,250 $4,000
Southold, NY N/A $3,050 $7,500 $13,250
Southampton, NY $9,500 $7,250 $18,500 $35,000

Top Zipcodes Near Connecticut

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near Connecticut. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 7 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 $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,000 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,175. 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 $2,463 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 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 $3,349 $4,149 $5,885 $3,950
10023, New York, NY $2,950 $4,950 $8,150 $5,000
19104, Philadelphia, PA $1,195 $1,575 $1,796 $1,798
02128, Boston, MA $2,100 $2,400 $2,999 $2,800
02116, Boston, MA $2,950 $3,238 $5,500 $4,200
11375, New York, NY $2,680 $2,975 $3,250 $3,000
02118, Boston, MA $2,650 $3,330 $4,450 $4,323
10035, New York, NY $2,250 $2,708 $3,250 $2,975
02472, Watertown Town, MA $2,678 $2,525 $3,000 $2,998
19144, Philadelphia, PA $985 $1,637 $1,675 $1,678

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 $2,300. 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 $2.65. There are a total of 78 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 $1,795 and an average price per square feet of $2.38. There are a total of 453 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 826 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 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Connecticut?
A reasonable rent price in Connecticut is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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