Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Bethel, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Bethel

$2,754/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bethel is $2,754 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $854 more per month.

$2.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bethel

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bethel rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bethel, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bethel, CT

Average rent prices in Bethel have increased by 31% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethel run $2,235 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$2,025

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,165

39%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,600

37%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$5,300

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,165

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

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$2,754
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethel, CT is 45% 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

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
64 Nashville Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Condo for rent in Bethel

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
42 Nashville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

Residential Rental, Ranch, Bethel, CT

42 Nashville Rd, Bethel, CT 06801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Knollwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

Residential Rental, Half Duplex, Bethel, CT

1 Knollwood Dr, Bethel, CT 06801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,754 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bethel?

Average rent prices in Bethel have increased by 31% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Bethel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bethel is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $854 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 $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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