Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Hamden, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hamden, CT rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying $76 more per month on average than last year.

  • Hamden rents run 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hamden rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,801/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,238/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,994/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,400/month. The 4+ bedroom median is $3,400/month, showing the upper end of the range.

Median rent

Median rent in Hamden

$2,100/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hamden is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hamden

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hamden 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 Hamden, CT

Average rent prices in Hamden have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Hamden, CT

Rent prices in Hamden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hamden is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamden run $1,855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$1,801

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,237

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,994

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,400

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,801

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,237

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,994

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hamden and Bridgeport by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hamden

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hamden, CT is 5% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.

Discover rentals in Hamden, CT

00 Circular Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hamden

Private room for rent

00 Circular Ave, Hamden, CT 06514

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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

House for rent

Available Jun 4

1857 State St ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hamden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

306 Pine Rock Ave #D11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hamden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Condo for rent

Available Mar 9

2874 Old Dixwell Ave Apt 2 #Apt 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hamden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Hamden, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Hamden rental market.

How much is rent in Hamden?

The average rent in Hamden is $2,100 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hamden?

Average rent prices in Hamden have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Hamden rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hamden is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hamden?

To comfortably afford rent in Hamden, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Hamden average around $1,800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 39%, followed by one-bedrooms at 28% of monthly listings.

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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