Average Rent in Hartford, CT

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Current Versus Historical Hartford, CT Rents

Hartford rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $2,098 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,673, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $218 (18.96%) year-over-year from $1,152 to $1,370. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $387 (30.92%) year-over-year from $1,250 to $1,637. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $252 (18.67%) year-over-year from $1,348 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $246 (15.32%) year-over-year from $1,604 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (6.42%) year-over-year from $2,063 to $2,195. 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 15.68% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.90% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.48	$1,370	$1,152 (18.96%)	$1,517 (-9.70%)
1 BR	$2.19	$1,637	$1,250 (30.92%)	$988 (65.72%)
2 BR	$0.94	$1,600	$1,348 (18.67%)	$1,217 (31.51%)
3 BR	$0.75	$1,850	$1,604 (15.32%)	$1,324 (39.71%)
4+ BR	$1.37	$2,195	$2,063 (6.42%)	$1,800 (21.94%)

Historical Rents in Hartford, CT

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Top Cities Near Hartford

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Hartford. The average rent in Hartford is currently $1,750 per month. Our records show that New Britain, CT, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Hartford, CT is New Britain, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $1,750 per month.

Let's compare Hartford, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.63% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Hartford, CT are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Hartford, CT in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Britain, CT	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Hartford

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Hartford

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,711. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Hartford, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,673. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,750, New Britain, CT is the most expensive county by Hartford, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Hartford, CT is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Hartford, CT is 10.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Hartford, CT is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hartford, CT	$1,400	$1,575	$1,600	$1,673
New Britain, CT	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,750

Top Zipcodes Near Hartford

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Hartford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Hartford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Hartford, CT apartments for rent is approximately $1,673. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Hartford, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Hartford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $2.48. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Hartford.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $2.19. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hartford.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $0.94. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hartford.

How have rent prices in Hartford, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Hartford, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Hartford, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Hartford, CT is around $1,338/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.