Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Hamden, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hamden
$2,170/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Hamden is $2,170 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $245 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hamden
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $2,025, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Hamden run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 11% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,785 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,197 |  2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 8% | 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 | $2,025 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 41% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,925 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
8%
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
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
41%
Houses
Average rent
$2,925
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
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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$2,015
1%$1,750
2%$2,300
18%$3,360
27%$1,649
2%$1,700
1%$1,632
6%$2,075
1%$2,694
$2,200
3%$1,600
1%$1,900
12%Discover rentals in Hamden, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
365 Garage -365 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Studio
0.5 baths
$650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
0 Circular Ave #2B, Hamden, CT 06514
1 bed
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 7
3d ago
190 Pine Rock Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$850–$1,195
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
00 Circular Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1 bed
1 bath
$850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
5 beds
4.5 baths
$9,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hamden
146 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, CT 06517
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Hamden
12 Canterbury Rd #12, Hamden, CT 06514
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hamden
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7m ago
380 Mather St, Hamden, CT 06514
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,145–$3,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4h ago
1160 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$4,970
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,095
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
13h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$4,970
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,095
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
23h ago
905 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2405 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
2 beds
1 bath
$2,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
13h ago
100 Town Walk Dr, Hamden, CT 06518
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$4,970
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
20h ago
835 Mix Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,595
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Hamden
4 beds
2 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 26
2d ago
2405 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
2 beds
1 bath
$2,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $2,170 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hamden?
Average rent prices in Hamden have increased by 3% 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 $245 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 $87,000/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).