Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Bristol, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bristol, CT rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. The year-over-year dollar change is modest and does not reflect a straightforward increase or decrease in monthly rent.
Compared to national trends
Bristol sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 70 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Bristol rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,295/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,725/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,000 and $2,300/month respectively. Houses rent at a median of $2,100/month compared to apartments at $1,698/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Bristol
$1,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Bristol is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bristol
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% 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 $1,697, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristol run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,725 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 8% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 13% |
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 | $1,697 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
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
$1,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
12%
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
8%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bristol, CT is 15% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,067
7%$2,140
$1,550
$1,650
2%$1,700
1%$2,000
13%$1,600
1%$1,550
1%$2,000
2%$1,600
2%$2,500
47%$2,300
2%Discover rentals in Bristol, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bristol
832 Terryville Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
372 Park St #8, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
48 Gridley St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,382
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bristol
135 Pequabuck St, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
11h 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
5d+ 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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
237 Longview Ave #NA, Bristol, CT 06010
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 22
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1 bath
$1,439
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 15
11h 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
15h ago
3 North St, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
237 Longview Ave #NA, Bristol, CT 06010
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
25 Coolidge Ave #EAST, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
5d+ 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
14h ago
818 Pine St, Bristol, CT 06010
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,257–$1,407
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
237 Longview Ave #NA, Bristol, CT 06010
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 22
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1 bath
$1,439
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 15
15h ago
3 North St, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
102 Melrose St, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment 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 September 12, 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 3% since last year.
How does Bristol rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bristol is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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?
May offers the lowest rents in Bristol, running about 8% below December prices, which see the highest rents of the year.
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).