Last updated October 14, 2026
Average Rent in Connecticut (2026)
Average rent across Connecticut is $2,636/mo as of October 2026, based on 1,673 units tracked daily across 31 cities and 122 apartment communities. Rents are down $61 (2.4%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $895 to $7,490.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026. Average Rent. (October 2026). Average Rent in Connecticut (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/connecticut/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/connecticut/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, October 2026. Explore Connecticut Cities
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Connecticut Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $2,574 | -$99 | 495 | $895 |
| Norwalk | $3,371 | +$267 | 228 | $2,050 |
| Danbury | $2,704 | +$96 | 196 | $1,300 |
| Stamford | $3,410 | -$531 | 177 | $2,105 |
| Hartford | $1,648 | -$139 | 87 | $1,200 |
| Waterbury | $1,720 | -$147 | 47 | $1,250 |
| Granby | $2,917 | +$109 | 44 | $1,966 |
| Farmington | $2,397 | +$180 | 41 | $1,595 |
| Enfield | $1,827 | -$179 | 39 | $1,525 |
| Bridgeport | $2,385 | -$283 | 36 | $1,000 |
| New Britain | $2,600 | -$903 | 36 | $1,425 |
| Meriden | $2,060 | +$88 | 31 | $1,158 |
| Middletown | $1,948 | -$474 | 26 | $1,588 |
| Plainville | $1,802 | -- | 24 | $1,495 |
| Bloomfield | $2,806 | -$21 | 23 | $1,873 |
| East Haven | $1,538 | -$11 | 19 | $1,437 |
| Bristol | $1,959 | +$96 | 18 | $1,649 |
| Broad Brook | $2,315 | +$447 | 16 | $1,626 |
| Wallingford | $1,796 | +$34 | 14 | $1,504 |
| Trumbull | $2,668 | -$191 | 12 | $2,351 |
Show 11 smaller Connecticut cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | $2,553 | +$201 | 12 | $2,005 |
| New London | $1,550 | -- | 10 | $1,450 |
| West Haven | $1,806 | -$3 | 8 | $1,499 |
| Brookfield | $2,627 | +$138 | 7 | $2,060 |
| Cheshire | $2,835 | +$204 | 7 | $1,831 |
| Westport | $2,981 | -$143 | 7 | $2,698 |
| Windsor Locks | $2,265 | -$98 | 5 | $2,070 |
| Bethel | $2,588 | -$10,814 | 4 | $1,375 |
| Hamden | $1,845 | +$70 | 2 | $1,795 |
| Oxford | $3,870 | +$1,077 | 1 | $3,870 |
| Simsbury | $2,683 | -- | 1 | $2,683 |
Which Connecticut Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Connecticut cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Connecticut
Across the 34 Connecticut buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $20M per month ($243M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Waypointe | Norwalk, CT | $1.8M/mo | 91% | 662 |
| 2.Building 55 | Danbury, CT | $1.2M/mo | 92% | 470 |
| 3.101 Park Place at Harbor Point | Stamford, CT | $1.2M/mo | 97% | 336 |
| 4.Abbey Lane | Danbury, CT | $1.1M/mo | 92% | 470 |
| 5.360 State | New Haven, CT | $1.1M/mo | 87% | 500 |
| 6.121 Towne Apartments | Stamford, CT | $1.0M/mo | 96% | 329 |
| 7.Woodcliff Estates | Hartford, CT | $839K/mo | 93% | 561 |
| 8.Infinity Harbor Point Apartments | Stamford, CT | $801K/mo | 99% | 242 |
| 9.Mill Pond Village | Broad Brook, CT | $764K/mo | 96% | 360 |
| 10.Northwoods Apartments | Middletown, CT | $706K/mo | 100% | 314 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Connecticut broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,951 | $1,000 | $3,756 | 218 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,414 | $1,158 | $5,257 | 640 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,052 | $1,250 | $7,490 | 596 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,554 | $1,700 | $6,297 | 126 |
1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Connecticut Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Connecticut apartments.
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What is the average rent in Connecticut?
The average rent in Connecticut is $2,636 per month as of October 2026, based on 1,673 units tracked across 31 cities.
Which Connecticut city has the cheapest rent?
East Haven has the lowest average rent in Connecticut at $1,538 per month, with units starting from $1,437.
Are rents going up or down in Connecticut?
Rents in Connecticut have decreased by $61 (2.4%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Connecticut?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Connecticut is $2,414 per month, with 640 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Connecticut?
Stamford is the most expensive city in Connecticut with an average rent of $3,410 per month.
How many apartments are available in Connecticut?
We track 1,673 individual units across 122 apartment communities in 31 Connecticut cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Connecticut?
The average studio apartment rent in Connecticut is $1,951 per month.
How often are Connecticut rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Connecticut rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.