Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
East Hartford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in East Hartford

$1,500/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Hartford is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Hartford

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 10% 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 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in East Hartford run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,330

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,679

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,000

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,200

37%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,679

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

37%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Hartford, CT is 17% 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

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Colonial Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Colonial Court

539 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
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

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
30 Hillside St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Hartford

Coachlight Village Apartments

30 Hillside St, East Hartford, CT 06108

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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

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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Hartford?

Average rent prices in East Hartford have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does East Hartford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Hartford is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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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