Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Hamden, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hamden, CT rents slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,151/month. Renters are paying $66 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a slight cooling in the market.
Compared to national trends
Hamden rents run 13.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a small total rental inventory of 50 units.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,538/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,810/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,400/month in Hamden. The inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which together make up nearly 60% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Hamden
$2,151/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Hamden is $2,151 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $251 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hamden
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hamden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hamden, CT
Average rent prices in Hamden have decreased by 1% 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
Hamden, CT
Rent prices in Hamden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hamden is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamden run $1,920 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,537 | 4% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,810 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 3% | 10% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hamden, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 3% | 44% | |
Houses | $2,950 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,810
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hamden, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
44%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
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
13%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hamden, CT is 8% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,600
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8%Discover rentals in Hamden, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
0 Circular Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1 bed
1 bath
$800
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.House for rent
Available Oct 4
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
35 Concord St #2ndFL, Hamden, CT 06514
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
15h ago
233 Park Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,995
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
146 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT 06517
3 beds
3 baths
$5,995
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hamden
12 Canterbury Rd #12, Hamden, CT 06514
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,350
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hamden
2720 State St #6, Hamden, CT 06517
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
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.Condo for rent
44m ago
925 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,925
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
835 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,575
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$4,406
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
233 Park Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1199 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
19h ago
905 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
190 Pine Rock Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$975–$1,195
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.House for rent
3d ago
2 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,275
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
835 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,575
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$4,406
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
233 Park Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,151 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hamden?
Average rent prices in Hamden have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Hamden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hamden is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 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 $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hamden?
November offers the lowest rents in Hamden, running about 7% below June prices, which see the highest rents of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters willing to be flexible with their move-in dates.
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).