Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Bristol, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bristol, CT rent stands today
Bristol, CT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,725/month. Month over month, rents increased by 2.9% in this small market of 52 total rentals.
Compared to national trends
Bristol sits 11.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro area.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Bristol run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,320/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom segments have climbed year over year, rising 23.5% and 20.5% respectively, diverging from the broadly flat citywide trend. Studios also increased by 35.1%, showing distinct shifts within Bristol's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Bristol
$1,725/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Bristol is $1,725 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bristol
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bristol rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bristol, CT
Average rent prices in Bristol have increased by 3% 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
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 $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristol run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  6% | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,320 | 5% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 7% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 19% | 1% |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
1%
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
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
15%
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
12%lower than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bristol, CT is 35% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,650
15%$2,200
6%$1,500
2%$1,650
10%$1,846
3%$1,995
2%$1,600
3%$1,500
6%$2,100
5%$1,550
1%$2,443
13%$2,055
5%Discover rentals in Bristol, CT
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
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
3d 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
4d 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
Apartment for rent in Bristol
130 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
130 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
130 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
30 Cottage St #1, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
3 North St, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,565–$1,921
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bristol
9B Daniel Rd #9B, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
5 Franklin St #2ndFL, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
101 Stearns St, Bristol, CT 06010
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,850
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
78 Harrison St, Bristol, CT 06010
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
21 Sigourney St #3, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
45 Hawthorne St, Bristol, CT 06010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d 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
4d 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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bristol
30 Cottage St #1, 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 $1,725 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bristol?
Average rent prices in Bristol have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Bristol rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bristol is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bristol?
Bristol's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 47% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 27% of monthly inventory.
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).