Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Hamden, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hamden, CT rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,190/month. Renters are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend despite rents remaining 9.1% below the 2024 peak of $2,395/month.
Compared to national trends
Hamden rents run 12.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a pricier market relative to the national average with a total of 51 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hamden rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,725/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,225/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,675/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month. This range reflects the variation in rents across bedroom sizes in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Hamden
$2,190/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Hamden is $2,190 per month as of May 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $240 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hamden
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hamden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hamden, CT
Average rent prices in Hamden have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,140. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamden run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,268.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 4% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,725 | 5% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,225 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,675 | 19% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 4% |
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 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,140 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
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
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$3,140
Last 30 days
6%
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
12%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hamden, CT is 10% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
2%$1,700
2%$2,075
25%$3,300
16%$1,650
4%$1,800
10%$1,600
5%$2,150
2%$2,669
1%$2,200
$1,550
$1,950
7%Discover rentals in Hamden, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
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 Mar 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
84 Lexington St #3, Hamden, CT 06514
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hamden
306 Pine Rock Ave #D11, Hamden, CT 06514
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
146 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT 06517
3 beds
3 baths
$6,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Hamden
3 beds
2 baths
$4,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$4,106
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
100 Gaylord Mountain Rd, Hamden, CT 06518
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$4,106
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
2 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$2,055
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
380 Mather St, Hamden, CT 06514
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$3,175
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
2405 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$4,106
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
2 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$2,055
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
2405 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1199 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,535–$2,375
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$4,106
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
380 Mather St, Hamden, CT 06514
2 beds
2 baths
$2,775–$3,175
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
$1,695
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
House for rent in Hamden
201 Thornton St #NA, Hamden, CT 06517
4 beds
2 baths
$4,250
$4,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 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 $2,190 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hamden?
Average rent prices in Hamden have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Hamden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hamden is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $240 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 $88,000/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).