Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Groton, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Groton, CT rents slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,320/month, which is $90 less than last year. Month-over-month rent climbed 9.5%, moving back toward the peak of $2,450/month in September 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Groton rents run 22.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market offers 64 total rentals with a price per square foot of $2.37.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Groton sit around $1,576/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent higher at a median of $2,900/month compared to apartments at $2,200/month in Groton, CT. Apartments make up 66.5% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Groton

$2,320/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Groton is $2,320 per month as of September 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $420 more per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Groton

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Groton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 10% 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 Groton, CT

Rent prices in Groton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Groton is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Groton run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

6%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,100

9%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,600

10%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,700

6%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,000

15%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

2%

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$2,320
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Groton, CT is 35% higher than the median rent in Colchester, CT.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Colchester

$1,725

decreased by39%
Last year
East Lyme

$2,350

increased by27%
Last year
Griswold

$1,662

increased by7%
Last year
Ledyard

$2,275

increased by3%
Last year
Montville

$2,100

increased by34%
Last year
New London

$1,601

decreased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Groton, CT

43 Denison Ave #43 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Groton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

$1,590

Price drop

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

4d ago

8.1

Very good

The Helm

1002 Route 12, Groton, CT 06340

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,800–$2,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
Groton Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.6

Very good

Groton Townhomes

126 Litton Ave, Groton, CT 06340

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,875–$2,085

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
The Ledges Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The Ledges Apartment Homes

11 Ledgewood Rd, Groton, CT 06340

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,923–$7,567

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

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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 $2,320 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Groton?

Average rent prices in Groton have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Groton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Groton is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 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 $93,000/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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