Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Bristol, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bristol rent stands today
Bristol, CT rent rose 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying $73 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.9% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Bristol sits 9.3% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters with 51 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Bristol rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,275/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,550/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Bristol
$1,750/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Bristol is $1,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bristol
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bristol rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bristol, CT
Average rent prices in Bristol have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Bristol, CT
Rent prices in Bristol vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bristol is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristol run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 6% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | 6% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 1% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bristol, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bristol, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bristol, 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 Bristol, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bristol and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bristol
9%lower than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bristol, CT is 18% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,133
11%$2,100
5%$1,537
2%$1,600
6%$1,750
3%$1,900
3%$1,600
$1,500
7%$2,050
15%$1,550
$2,495
10%$2,075
7%Discover rentals in Bristol, CT
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
34 Ward St ## 38, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
218 West St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
175 Goodwin St #2ndFL, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bristol
343 King St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
100 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
301 Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975 –$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Bristol
705 Lake Ave #6, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
705 Lake Ave #12, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
13h ago
Townhouse for rent in Bristol
23 Pleasant Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
5 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
100 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
443 N Main St #1A, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
99 Putnam St, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
214 Greene St #214, Bristol, CT 06010
4 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
2d ago
818 Pine St, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,357
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
111 Gridley St #1, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
502 South St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
212 Greene St #212, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
1 bath
$2,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
214 Greene St #214, Bristol, CT 06010
4 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,300
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bristol
410 Emmett St #77, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bristol, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Bristol rental market.
How much is rent in Bristol?
The average rent in Bristol is $1,750 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bristol?
Average rent prices in Bristol have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Bristol rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bristol is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bristol?
To comfortably afford rent in Bristol, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bristol?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bristol average around $1,390/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,710/month.
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).