Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Groton, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Groton, CT rent rose 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,400/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year, with rents at the peak level seen in October 2026.

  • Groton runs 26.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above the national average in cost for renters. The market offers a limited inventory of 57 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Groton rent for about $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month, with larger units reaching $3,000/month or more. The bedroom mix includes 12.8% studios and 24.5% one-bedrooms.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $3,000/month, while apartments are around $2,345/month, reflecting the city's mix of housing types. Apartments make up 61.1% of total rentals, with houses at 33.3%.

Median rent

Median rent in Groton

$2,400/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Groton is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Groton

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Groton rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Groton, CT

Average rent prices in Groton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Groton, CT

Rent prices in Groton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Groton is $2,345, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Groton run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$2,800

15%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

26%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

26%

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

Compare median rent prices in Groton and Colchester by all bedroom counts and property types.

Groton

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Groton, CT is 30% higher than the median rent in Colchester, CT.

Discover rentals in Groton, CT

37 Hamilton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

37 Hamilton Ave

37 Hamilton Ave, Groton, CT 06340

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$2,200

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.
The Ledges Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.5

Very good

The Ledges Apartment Homes

11 Ledgewood Rd, Groton, CT 06340

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,902–$7,086

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.
74 Ring Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Groton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
50 Ring Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Groton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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 Groton, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Groton rental market.

How much is rent in Groton?

The average rent in Groton is $2,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Groton?

Average rent prices in Groton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Groton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Groton is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Groton?

To comfortably afford rent in Groton, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Groton?

January offers the lowest rents in Groton, with approximately an 11% difference compared to June's peak prices, making winter moves a smart timing strategy for budget-conscious renters.

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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