Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Bethel, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Bethel

$2,650/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bethel is $2,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bethel

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bethel rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,622, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethel run $2,651 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,009

10%

38%

1 bedroom

$2,350

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,400

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$5,900

102%

80%

Studio

Average rent

$2,009

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

102%

Last year

80%

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 by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethel, CT is 47% 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

7 Golden Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

35 South St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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

Apartment for rent

22 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethel

MULTI_FAMILY - Bethel, CT

22 Maple Ave, Bethel, CT 06801

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bethel?

Average rent prices in Bethel have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Bethel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bethel is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bethel, CT is $2,200, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,708.

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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