Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Bethel, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Bethel

$2,650/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bethel is $2,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $720 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bethel

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bethel rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bethel, CT

Average rent prices in Bethel have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bethel, CT

Rent prices in Bethel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bethel is $2,325, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethel run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,910

24%

-

1 bedroom

$2,150

11%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,675

8%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,250

6%

21%

4 bedroom

$4,995

No Change

48%

Studio

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last year

48%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bethel, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bethel, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bethel and Ansonia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bethel

Median rent price$2,650
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethel, CT is 36% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Discover rentals in Bethel, CT

7 Golden Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

42 Nashville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

MULTI_FAMILY - Bethel, CT

42 Nashville Rd, Bethel, CT 06801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

77 Juniper Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bethel

2 beds

1 bath

$2,340

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

1 Knollwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

MULTI_FAMILY - Bethel, CT

1 Knollwood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bethel, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Bethel rental market.

How much is rent in Bethel?

The average rent in Bethel is $2,650 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bethel?

Average rent prices in Bethel have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Bethel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bethel is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $720 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bethel?

To comfortably afford rent in Bethel, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bethel?

Based on our current listings, 45% of Bethel apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 9 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average inventory of 20 listings.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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