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Highlights
- On-street parking
- Gas heat
- No washer/dryer
Location
240 Washington St, New Britain, CT 06051, USA
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Property Overview
240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod earns a strong overall rating with especially high marks for location, amenities, and value for money. It offers competitive pricing, reliable transparency, and practical features like on-street parking, gas heat, and no washer/dryer.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | $1,182 /mo | 1 unit available | Spacious and bright 2-bedroom unit at 242 Washington Street in New Britain! This unit features a large kitchen with plenty of room for a dining table, spacious rooms with lots of natural light, great closet storage, a pantry, and a full bathroom with a tub. Resident Benefits Package Fee of $32 included in the listed rent for one tenant per unit. Additional lease holders are $7 each. Application fee of $49 required for all applicants over 18 years of age. 1st month's rent and security deposit to move-in or chose the monthly security deposit waiver option. Household gross monthly income should be at least 3x the rental rate. Owner looks for a minimum credit score of 600. A monthly Risk Mitigation Fee will be charged to residents with a credit score below 700. Residents with a credit score of 700 or higher will not be charged this fee. This fee is not included in the listed rent. Professionally Managed by Ironclad Property Management. Broker: Ironclad Real Estate. -Parking: 1 parking spot/ On-street parking -Heat: gas, tenant paid -Hot Water: gas, tenant paid -Electricity: Tenant paid -Trash Removal: Owner paid -Snow Removal: owner paid -Ground Maintenance: owner paid -Cold Water: owner paid -Septic/Sewer: owner paid -Washer/Dryer: No washer/dryer -Garage: No -Pets: No pets |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
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About 240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod
Spacious and bright 2-bedroom unit at 242 Washington Street in New Britain! This unit features a large kitchen with plenty of room for a dining table, spacious rooms with lots of natural light, great closet storage, a pantry, and a full bathroom with a tub. Resident Benefits Package Fee of $32 included in the listed rent for one tenant per unit. Additional lease holders are $7 each. Application fee of $49 required for all applicants over 18 years of age. 1st month's rent and security deposit to move-in or chose the monthly security deposit waiver option. Household gross monthly income should be at least 3x the rental rate. Owner looks for a minimum credit score of 600. A monthly Risk Mitigation Fee will be charged to residents with a credit score below 700. Residents with a credit score of 700 or higher will not be charged this fee. This fee is not included in the listed rent. Professionally Managed by Ironclad Property Management. Broker: Ironclad Real Estate. -Parking: 1 parking spot/ On-street parking -Heat: gas, tenant paid -Hot Water: gas, tenant paid -Electricity: Tenant paid -Trash Removal: Owner paid -Snow Removal: owner paid -Ground Maintenance: owner paid -Cold Water: owner paid -Septic/Sewer: owner paid -Washer/Dryer: No washer/dryer -Garage: No -Pets: No pets
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.8
/10
Very Good240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.4 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.7 miles away
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Rent trends in New Britain
2-bedroom apartments at 240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New Britain.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
New Britain
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,425 |
| December 2024 | $1,317 |
| January 2025 | $995 |
| February 2025 | $1,132 |
| March 2025 | $1,140 |
| April 2025 | $1,048 |
| May 2025 | $1,037 |
| June 2025 | $1,098 |
| July 2025 | $1,210 |
| August 2025 | $1,360 |
| September 2025 | $1,450 |
| October 2025 | $1,400 |
| November 2025 | $1,400 |
| December 2025 | $1,400 |
| January 2026 | $1,400 |
| February 2026 | $1,400 |
| March 2026 | $1,400 |
| April 2026 | $1,400 |
| May 2026 | $1,400 |
| June 2026 | $1,437 |
| July 2026 | $1,400 |
| August 2026 | $1,410 |
| September 2026 | $1,400 |
| October 2026 | $1,400 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 240 Washington St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$47,280/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,280 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,182.
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Schools near 240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod
Smalley Academy
175 west st
new britain, CT, 6051
K-5Public
C-
Bristol Early Childhood Center
240 stafford ave
bristol, CT, 6010
PKPublic
West Hartford BOE at Charter Oak Academy
65 st james st
west hartford, CT, 6119
PK, KPublic
Southington Public Schools Preschool Program at Hatton School
50 spring lake rd
southington, CT, 6489
PKPublic
Bristol BOE at South Side School
90 west washington st
bristol, CT, 6010
PKPublic
Getting around New Britain near 240 Washington St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 240 Washington St, New Britain
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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Family Dollar
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Ebl LLC
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DTLR
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New England City Sports Inc
126 E Main St
Dunkin'
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Ini Sips
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Cafe Busy Bean
135 Main St
Dunkin'
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Dunkin'
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PD Club
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The Frosty Mug
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MyWinners
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Back 9 Tavern
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Montana Nights
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Bakery Bread From Heaven LLC
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Pan Del Cielo Bakery
32 Broad St
Kasia Bakery
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Zieleniak A Green Grocer
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Polmart
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McCabe Park
Borinqueneers Monument Park
Washington Park
Playground
Todzia Giramonti Majewski Memorial Parkade
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