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

30.7%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Connecticut: 30.7% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Connecticut

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Connecticut by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Bridgeport	$54,440	$1,369	35.9%
New Haven	$54,305	$1,402	33.3%
Stamford	$100,718	$2,129	31.0%
Hartford	$41,841	$1,154	35.7%
Waterbury	$51,451	$1,140	32.3%
Norwalk	$97,879	$1,861	29.4%
Danbury	$79,983	$1,726	31.1%
New Britain	$53,766	$1,136	31.6%
West Hartford	$124,150	$1,608	26.9%
Bristol	$82,094	$1,228	31.3%
Meriden	$63,671	$1,191	31.3%
West Haven	$72,827	$1,322	32.4%
East Hartford	$64,244	$1,163	32.9%
Milford city (balance)	$104,503	$1,783	29.4%
Middletown	$75,120	$1,312	29.4%
Shelton	$112,366	$1,539	29.7%
Norwich	$62,713	$1,159	30.1%
Manchester	$73,265	$1,289	31.2%
Torrington	$66,616	$1,086	29.4%
Naugatuck	$91,145	$1,238	27.1%
Newington	$100,239	$1,401	21.9%
East Haven	$83,489	$1,342	34.4%
New London	$56,237	$1,178	31.5%
Wethersfield	$108,656	$1,244	30.6%
North Haven	$121,250	$1,445	26.6%
Ansonia	$67,474	$1,329	27.6%
Wallingford Center	$83,618	$1,172	26.6%
Willimantic	$45,723	$1,060	32.5%
Storrs	$27,793	$1,615	51.0%
Orange	$138,514	$1,954	35.1%
Greenwich	$128,839	$2,056	28.8%
Windsor Locks	$85,570	$1,303	31.5%
Derby	$69,835	$1,301	43.6%
Bethel	$79,500	$1,457	32.5%
Trumbull Center	$120,952	$1,934	35.2%
Sandy Hook	$148,750	$1,612	18.9%
Kensington	$99,423	$1,390	35.4%
Oakville	$82,701	$1,319	48.5%
Groton	$64,611	$1,100	26.1%
Riverside	$250,001	$2,218	25.4%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park	$75,753	$1,750	27.2%
Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)	$136,750	$2,554	51.0%
Thompsonville	$57,662	$1,347	36.4%
Glastonbury Center	$104,557	$1,657	25.1%
Southwood Acres	$101,939	$1,622	20.3%
Ridgefield	$139,490	$2,032	29.5%
Cos Cob	$185,125	$2,412	35.3%
Putnam	$60,539	$1,105	28.0%
Staples	$213,158	$2,324	25.9%
New Milford	$70,625	$1,313	28.0%
Old Greenwich	$240,417	$3,501	20.4%
Rockville	$49,823	$1,074	28.7%
Winsted	$66,250	$1,118	29.8%
New Canaan	$167,614	$3,483	25.1%
Portland	$94,923	$1,192	31.6%
Branford Center	$76,500	$1,366	28.3%
Northford	$115,000	$1,229	18.8%
Hazardville	$93,486	$1,208	29.6%
Simsbury Center	$120,435	$1,904	24.5%
Daniels Farm	$188,698	$3,501	37.5%
Cheshire Village	$107,577	$1,066	30.8%
Sherwood Manor	$98,980	$1,662	26.3%
Noroton	$250,001	$3,501	39.4%
Pawcatuck	$70,927	$1,162	28.8%
Byram	$92,500	$2,489	40.1%
Terryville	$69,444	$1,130	29.4%
Stafford Springs	$68,929	$1,050	25.4%
Colchester	$74,035	$1,325	29.7%
Lake Pocotopaug	$105,750	$1,438	29.2%
Long Hill CDP (Southeastern Connecticut County)	$81,750	$1,586	28.9%
Mystic	$126,854	$1,491	24.1%
Heritage Village	$46,663	$1,745	30.8%
Danielson	$69,007	$1,279	27.5%
Oronoque	$67,069	$2,285	37.3%
Broad Brook	$93,243	$1,302	22.9%
Lordship	$81,929	$1,609	22.8%
Watertown	$67,252	$1,007	51.0%
Collinsville	$101,336	$1,530	44.4%
Stepney	$137,226	$2,061	51.0%
Compo	$208,833	$1,405	48.7%
Niantic	$82,398	$1,563	28.2%
Durham	$127,361	$1,765	51.0%
Jewett City	$52,283	$1,125	31.1%
Tashua	$168,646	$2,714	51.0%
Old Mystic	$112,734	$1,699	27.9%
Waterford	$74,701	$1,438	25.9%
Pemberwick	$122,546	$2,291	34.3%
Northwest Harwinton	$93,521	$1,659	14.9%
Moosup	$64,466	$1,124	32.3%
Clinton	$80,083	$1,340	27.8%
Glenville	$197,619	$2,453	23.2%
Greens Farms	$250,001	$3,501	38.8%
Noroton Heights	$250,001	$2,957	36.8%
Saugatuck	$199,196	$2,031	19.9%
East Hampton	$122,426	$1,217	24.3%
Old Hill	$250,001	$2,318	25.3%
West Simsbury	$175,045	$2,176	38.8%
Guilford Center	$88,850	$1,673	32.2%
Ball Pond	$138,165	$1,831	43.6%
Oxoboxo River	$69,740	$1,306	32.0%
Westbrook Center	$69,544	$1,284	51.0%
Somers	$79,952	$881	43.9%
Coventry Lake	$86,394	$1,764	51.0%
Blue Hills	$63,844	$1,008	22.6%
Salmon Brook	$77,500	$850	23.0%
Bethlehem Village	$115,455	$1,509	23.0%
Thomaston	$71,301	$890	35.4%
East Brooklyn	$63,938	$1,048	25.0%
Old Saybrook Center	$79,712	$1,833	51.0%
Newtown	$144,375	$1,750	36.5%
Stratford Downtown	$71,364	$1,228	37.9%
Suffield Depot	$83,926	$1,292	23.9%
Tariffville	$83,607	$1,224	29.8%
Chester Center	$73,611	$1,386	38.2%
Noank	$156,842	$1,100	15.0%
Moodus	$96,032	$1,151	15.9%
Georgetown	$159,242	$3,501	51.0%
Wilton Center	$130,543	$1,415	36.2%
Woodmont	$97,171	$2,188	26.0%
Madison Center	$130,625	$1,676	51.0%
Southport	$156,406	$3,121	51.0%
Canton Valley	$70,389	$1,140	32.9%
South Coventry	$100,145	$868	51.0%
Woodbury Center	$89,563	$1,689	26.6%
South Woodstock	$75,763	$1,110	19.0%
South Windham	$69,327	$1,125	23.6%
Wauregan	$81,964	$845	10.1%
Poquonock Bridge	$61,994	$1,255	29.6%
New Hartford Center	$71,456	$993	27.7%
Litchfield	$121,346	$1,110	33.3%
Canaan	$31,130	$1,078	43.3%
Saybrook Manor	$110,526	$2,554	51.0%
Darien Downtown	$163,375	$1,436	27.9%
Baltic	$91,250	$1,203	18.8%
Route 7 Gateway	$140,568	$1,461	37.5%
Stonington	$84,583	$1,408	29.4%
Brooklyn	$71,543	$1,563	27.1%
Lakeville	$87,401	$1,173	26.6%
Bantam	$52,431	$775	32.1%
Norfolk	$69,750	$1,093	27.7%
Mechanicsville	$70,543	$1,133	30.6%
Groton Long Point	$118,056	$2,482	25.6%
Lake Chaffee	$81,140	$1,713	27.1%
Dayville	$56,111	$1,653	51.0%
Cornwall Bridge	$41,250	$850	32.9%

How Connecticut Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$1,576▲ 15.4%

Rent Burden

30.7%▲ 1.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%▲ 27.1%

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)

The average Connecticut renter spends approximately 30.7% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests renters in the state may face greater housing cost pressure than the national norm. (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)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Connecticut Cities

48% of cities in Connecticut have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Connecticut
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	25
25 to 30%	55
30 to 35%	30
35% and up	45

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive 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)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Connecticut

In Connecticut, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.

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.

Showing top 50 of 209 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Bridgeport	148,470	$1,369	35.9%	N/A
New Haven	135,736	$1,402	33.3%	N/A
Stamford	135,413	$2,129	31.0%	N/A
Hartford	121,057	$1,154	35.7%	N/A
Waterbury	114,480	$1,140	32.3%	N/A
Norwalk	91,050	$1,861	29.4%	N/A
Danbury	86,456	$1,726	31.1%	N/A
New Britain	74,212	$1,136	31.6%	N/A
West Hartford	64,088	$1,608	26.9%	N/A
Bristol	61,052	$1,228	31.3%	N/A
Meriden	60,556	$1,191	31.3%	N/A
West Haven	55,336	$1,322	32.4%	N/A
East Hartford	50,942	$1,163	32.9%	N/A
Milford city (balance)	50,664	$1,783	29.4%	N/A
Middletown	48,152	$1,312	29.4%	N/A
Shelton	41,206	$1,539	29.7%	N/A
Norwich	40,054	$1,159	30.1%	N/A
Manchester	37,015	$1,289	31.2%	N/A
Torrington	35,510	$1,086	29.4%	N/A
Naugatuck	31,653	$1,238	27.1%	N/A
Newington	30,458	$1,401	21.9%	N/A
East Haven	27,871	$1,342	34.4%	N/A
New London	27,596	$1,178	31.5%	N/A
Wethersfield	27,192	$1,244	30.6%	N/A
North Haven	24,179	$1,445	26.6%	N/A
Ansonia	18,954	$1,329	27.6%	N/A
Wallingford Center	18,738	$1,172	26.6%	N/A
Willimantic	17,762	$1,060	32.5%	N/A
Storrs	17,606	$1,615	51.0%	N/A
Orange	14,231	$1,954	35.1%	N/A
Greenwich	14,051	$2,056	28.8%	N/A
Windsor Locks	12,563	$1,303	31.5%	N/A
Derby	12,373	$1,301	43.6%	N/A
Bethel	11,551	$1,457	32.5%	N/A
Trumbull Center	10,335	$1,934	35.2%	N/A
Sandy Hook	9,604	$1,612	18.9%	N/A
Kensington	9,580	$1,390	35.4%	N/A
Oakville	9,387	$1,319	48.5%	N/A
Groton	9,364	$1,100	26.1%	N/A
Riverside	9,093	$2,218	25.4%	N/A
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park	8,330	$1,750	27.2%	N/A
Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)	8,279	$2,554	51.0%	N/A
Thompsonville	8,097	$1,347	36.4%	N/A
Glastonbury Center	7,959	$1,657	25.1%	N/A
Southwood Acres	7,928	$1,622	20.3%	N/A
Ridgefield	7,655	$2,032	29.5%	N/A
Cos Cob	7,243	$2,412	35.3%	N/A
Putnam	7,207	$1,105	28.0%	N/A
Staples	7,200	$2,324	25.9%	N/A
New Milford	7,095	$1,313	28.0%	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.