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Average Rent in Connecticut

Rental market overview for Connecticut, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$1,576

Median Income

$119,197

Rent Burden

-172248780.0%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Connecticut Rental Market Overview

Connecticut has approximately 209 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 27.9% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,576, which is 15% higher than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 10.9%%, the Connecticut rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Northwest Harwinton: median rent of $1,659, median income of $93,521, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.9%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Northford: median rent of $1,229, median income of $115,000, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.8%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Sandy Hook: median rent of $1,612, median income of $148,750, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.9%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Saugatuck: median rent of $2,031, median income of $199,196, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.9%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Southwood Acres: median rent of $1,622, median income of $101,939, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 20.3%. (Source: Census ACS)

    • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • Old Saybrook Center: median rent of $1,833, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Coventry Lake: median rent of $1,764, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Westbrook Center: median rent of $1,284, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Tashua: median rent of $2,714, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Durham: median rent of $1,765, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

    • Renting in Connecticut: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Connecticut. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Connecticut may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Connecticut Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Connecticut are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Connecticut

    209 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Bridgeport148,470$1,36935.9%N/A
    New Haven135,736$1,40233.3%N/A
    Stamford135,413$2,12931.0%N/A
    Hartford121,057$1,15435.7%N/A
    Waterbury114,480$1,14032.3%N/A
    Norwalk91,050$1,86129.4%N/A
    Danbury86,456$1,72631.1%N/A
    New Britain74,212$1,13631.6%N/A
    West Hartford64,088$1,60826.9%N/A
    Bristol61,052$1,22831.3%N/A
    Meriden60,556$1,19131.3%N/A
    West Haven55,336$1,32232.4%N/A
    East Hartford50,942$1,16332.9%N/A
    Milford city (balance)50,664$1,78329.4%N/A
    Middletown48,152$1,31229.4%N/A
    Shelton41,206$1,53929.7%N/A
    Norwich40,054$1,15930.1%N/A
    Manchester37,015$1,28931.2%N/A
    Torrington35,510$1,08629.4%N/A
    Naugatuck31,653$1,23827.1%N/A
    Newington30,458$1,40121.9%N/A
    East Haven27,871$1,34234.4%N/A
    New London27,596$1,17831.5%N/A
    Wethersfield27,192$1,24430.6%N/A
    North Haven24,179$1,44526.6%N/A
    Ansonia18,954$1,32927.6%N/A
    Wallingford Center18,738$1,17226.6%N/A
    Willimantic17,762$1,06032.5%N/A
    Storrs17,606$1,61551.0%N/A
    Orange14,231$1,95435.1%N/A
    Greenwich14,051$2,05628.8%N/A
    Windsor Locks12,563$1,30331.5%N/A
    Derby12,373$1,30143.6%N/A
    Bethel11,551$1,45732.5%N/A
    Trumbull Center10,335$1,93435.2%N/A
    Sandy Hook9,604$1,61218.9%N/A
    Kensington9,580$1,39035.4%N/A
    Oakville9,387$1,31948.5%N/A
    Groton9,364$1,10026.1%N/A
    Riverside9,093$2,21825.4%N/A
    Conning Towers-Nautilus Park8,330$1,75027.2%N/A
    Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)8,279$2,55451.0%N/A
    Thompsonville8,097$1,34736.4%N/A
    Glastonbury Center7,959$1,65725.1%N/A
    Southwood Acres7,928$1,62220.3%N/A
    Ridgefield7,655$2,03229.5%N/A
    Cos Cob7,243$2,41235.3%N/A
    Putnam7,207$1,10528.0%N/A
    Staples7,200$2,32425.9%N/A
    New Milford7,095$1,31328.0%N/A
    Old Greenwich7,060$3,50120.4%N/A
    Rockville6,951$1,07428.7%N/A
    Winsted6,880$1,11829.8%N/A
    New Canaan6,863$3,48325.1%N/A
    Portland6,417$1,19231.6%N/A
    Branford Center6,201$1,36628.3%N/A
    Northford6,189$1,22918.8%N/A
    Hazardville6,123$1,20829.6%N/A
    Simsbury Center6,110$1,90424.5%N/A
    Daniels Farm6,067$3,50137.5%N/A
    Cheshire Village5,879$1,06630.8%N/A
    Sherwood Manor5,731$1,66226.3%N/A
    Noroton5,605$3,50139.4%N/A
    Pawcatuck5,570$1,16228.8%N/A
    Byram5,285$2,48940.1%N/A
    Terryville4,998$1,13029.4%N/A
    Quinnipiac University4,926N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Stafford Springs4,890$1,05025.4%N/A
    Colchester4,868$1,32529.7%N/A
    Lake Pocotopaug4,761$1,43829.2%N/A
    Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County)4,520$1,58628.9%N/A
    Mystic4,417$1,49124.1%N/A
    Heritage Village4,411$1,74530.8%N/A
    East Village4,189N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Danielson4,162$1,27927.5%N/A
    Oronoque4,065$2,28537.3%N/A
    Broad Brook4,006$1,30222.9%N/A
    Lordship3,850$1,60922.8%N/A
    Watertown3,765$1,00751.0%N/A
    Collinsville3,750$1,53044.4%N/A
    Stepney3,674$2,06151.0%N/A
    Compo3,638$1,40548.7%N/A
    Niantic3,497$1,56328.2%N/A
    Durham3,469$1,76551.0%N/A
    Jewett City3,415$1,12531.1%N/A
    Tashua3,404$2,71451.0%N/A
    Coleytown3,390N/A13.6%N/A
    Old Mystic3,385$1,69927.9%N/A
    Waterford3,276$1,43825.9%N/A
    Pemberwick3,212$2,29134.3%N/A
    Northwest Harwinton3,202$1,65914.9%N/A
    Moosup3,175$1,12432.3%N/A
    Fairfield University3,169N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Clinton3,113$1,34027.8%N/A
    Glenville3,112$2,45323.2%N/A
    Greens Farms3,050$3,50138.8%N/A
    Noroton Heights3,006$2,95736.8%N/A
    Saugatuck2,999$2,03119.9%N/A
    East Hampton2,944$1,21724.3%N/A
    Old Hill2,856$2,31825.3%N/A
    West Simsbury2,796$2,17638.8%N/A
    Guilford Center2,541$1,67332.2%N/A
    Ball Pond2,531$1,83143.6%N/A
    Oxoboxo River2,429$1,30632.0%N/A
    Westbrook Center2,317$1,28451.0%N/A
    Somers2,231$88143.9%N/A
    Coventry Lake2,230$1,76451.0%N/A
    Blue Hills2,224$1,00822.6%N/A
    Ridgebury2,187N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Salmon Brook2,184$85023.0%N/A
    Bethlehem Village2,103$1,50923.0%N/A
    Thomaston2,087$89035.4%N/A
    Plantsville2,084N/A29.6%N/A
    Crystal Lake2,080N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    East Brooklyn2,051$1,04825.0%N/A
    Old Saybrook Center2,017$1,83351.0%N/A
    Newtown1,959$1,75036.5%N/A
    Stratford Downtown1,949$1,22837.9%N/A
    Suffield Depot1,886$1,29223.9%N/A
    Mill Plain1,841N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Tariffville1,803$1,22429.8%N/A
    Chester Center1,729$1,38638.2%N/A
    Noank1,708$1,10015.0%N/A
    Higganum1,693N/A36.9%N/A
    Moodus1,666$1,15115.9%N/A
    Georgetown1,656$3,50151.0%N/A
    Wilton Center1,642$1,41536.2%N/A
    Woodmont1,619$2,18826.0%N/A
    North Granby1,556N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Madison Center1,536$1,67651.0%N/A
    Southport1,515$3,12151.0%N/A
    Canton Valley1,484$1,14032.9%N/A
    South Coventry1,468$86851.0%N/A
    Lakes East1,457N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Woodbury Center1,445$1,68926.6%N/A
    Poplar Plains1,431N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    South Wilton1,428N/A23.2%N/A
    South Woodstock1,418$1,11019.0%N/A
    South Windham1,412$1,12523.6%N/A
    Wauregan1,396$84510.1%N/A
    Poquonock Bridge1,390$1,25529.6%N/A
    New Hartford Center1,364$99327.7%N/A
    Lakes West1,358N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Litchfield1,355$1,11033.3%N/A
    Canaan1,353$1,07843.3%N/A
    Mansfield Center1,281N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    North Grosvenor Dale1,281N/A29.7%N/A
    Sacred Heart University1,269N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Saybrook Manor1,231$2,55451.0%N/A
    Darien Downtown1,177$1,43627.9%N/A
    Baltic1,150$1,20318.8%N/A
    Gales Ferry1,113N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Inglenook1,082N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    New Preston1,026N/A27.7%N/A
    Route 7 Gateway1,009$1,46137.5%N/A
    Quinebaug946N/A29.2%N/A
    Stonington942$1,40829.4%N/A
    Bigelow Corners936N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lakeville886$1,17326.6%N/A
    Brooklyn886$1,56327.1%N/A
    Plattsville876N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Weston797N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Candlewood Shores792N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Terramuggus778N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Murray707N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bantam697$77532.1%N/A
    Candlewood Orchards655N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Norfolk652$1,09327.7%N/A
    Botsford571N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Taylor Corners566N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mechanicsville542$1,13330.6%N/A
    Gaylordsville538N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cannondale532N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Groton Long Point517$2,48225.6%N/A
    Lake Bungee515N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Falls Village473$1,18845.0%N/A
    Mamanasco Lake470N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Candlewood Isle467N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Indian Field451N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    West Mountain423N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Rock Ridge418N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sharon403N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lakeside Woods402N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Witches Woods397N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Riverton332N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Pleasant Valley307$1,10427.4%N/A
    Knollcrest302N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Lake Chaffee301$1,71327.1%N/A
    Dayville290$1,65351.0%N/A
    Redding Center258N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Quasset Lake244N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cornwall Bridge229$85032.9%N/A
    Bogus Hill199N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Topstone178N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Brookfield Center170N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Candlewood Knolls170N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Hawleyville150N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Candlewood Lake Club145N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sail Harbor143N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Bridgewater142N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Chimney Point106N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Mashantucket104N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Dodgingtown89N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Cornwall83N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Branchville79$1,81351.0%N/A
    West Cornwall54N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Fenwick40N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Sherman33N/A-666666666.0%N/A
    Kellogg Point0N/A-666666666.0%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

    • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.