Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
East Hartford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in East Hartford

$1,650/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Hartford is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Hartford

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Hartford rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Hartford, CT

Average rent prices in East Hartford have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 East Hartford, CT

Rent prices in East Hartford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Hartford is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in East Hartford run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,425

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,725

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,350

9%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Hartford, 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 East Hartford, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Hartford and Avon by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Hartford

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Hartford, CT is 18% lower than the median rent in Avon, CT.

Discover rentals in East Hartford, CT

991 991 Main Street3 South - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Hartford

The Governors Building - 987-1003 Main St - 3 South

991 991 Main Street3 South, East Hartford, CT 06108

Studio

0 baths

$500

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.
Colonial Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Colonial Court

539 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,650

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.
33-35 Elm St - FL3 - 33.5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Hartford

33-35 Elm St - FL3 - 33.5

33-35 Elm St - FL3 - 33.5, East Hartford, CT 06108

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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.
509 Burnside Ave #A9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in East Hartford

Residential Rental, Townhouse, East Hartford, CT

509 Burnside Ave #A9, East Hartford, CT 06108

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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 East Hartford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the East Hartford rental market.

How much is rent in East Hartford?

The average rent in East Hartford is $1,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Hartford?

Average rent prices in East Hartford have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does East Hartford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Hartford is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Hartford?

To comfortably afford rent in East Hartford, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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