Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Groton, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Groton

$2,132/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Groton is $2,132 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $192 more per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Groton

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Groton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $4,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Groton run $1,840 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,204.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

2%

34%

1 bedroom

$1,840

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,262

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

12%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

18%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,262

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

4%

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$2,132
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,296
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Groton, CT is 7% lower than the median rent in Colchester, CT.

Discover rentals in Groton, CT

37 Hamilton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

37 Hamilton Ave

37 Hamilton Ave, Groton, CT 06340

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

43 Denison Ave #43 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Groton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 30

36 Pleasant St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Groton

MULTI_FAMILY - Groton, CT

36 Pleasant St #1stFL, Groton, CT 06340

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

The Ledges Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.5

Very good

The Ledges Apartment Homes

11 Ledgewood Rd, Groton, CT 06340

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,078–$7,198

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,132 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Groton?

Average rent prices in Groton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Groton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Groton is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $192 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 $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Groton average around $1,880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,290/month.

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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