Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Hartford, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hartford, CT rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $75 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Hartford sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 328 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Hartford run around $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,550/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,999/month. Apartments make up 88.2% of rentals, while houses rent for a median of $2,600/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Glastonbury Historic District rents fell 42.9% year over year to $2,000/month across 24 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.8% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Hartford
$1,500/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Hartford is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hartford
328
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hartford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hartford, CT
Average rent prices in Hartford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Hartford, CT
Rent prices in Hartford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hartford is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Hartford run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,999 | 5% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Asylum Hill | $1,350 | |
Barry Square | $1,462 | |
Clay Arsenal | $1,600 | |
Downtown Hartford | $1,704 | |
Frog Hollow | $1,750 | |
North End | $1,500 | |
Parkville | $1,450 | |
South End | $1,475 | |
South Green | $1,400 | |
Upper Albany | $1,687 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $1,650 | 8% | 25% | |
Houses | $2,600 | No Change | 49% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
Downtown Hartford
Average rent
$1,704
Frog Hollow
Average rent
$1,750
Asylum Hill
Average rent
$1,350
Barry Square
Average rent
$1,462
South Green
Average rent
$1,400
Upper Albany
Average rent
$1,687
North End
Average rent
$1,500
Parkville
Average rent
$1,450
Clay Arsenal
Average rent
$1,600
South End
Average rent
$1,475
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
25%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
49%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hartford, 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 Hartford, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hartford and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hartford
21%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hartford, CT is 27% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,062
17%$1,700
3%$1,840
5%$1,700
6%$1,750
3%$1,975
10%$1,607
$2,450
11%$2,375
13%$1,600
$2,462
6%$2,300
10%Cost of living in Hartford, CT
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 22% higher |
Discover rentals in Hartford, CT
5d+ ago
270 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
2–5 beds
1 bath
$900–$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
1h ago
1220 Rockville St, Hartford, CT 06112
2–3 beds
1 bath
$970–$1,450
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
2h ago
Frog Hollow apartment for rent in Hartford
2628 Lawrence St #28-2, Hartford, CT 06106
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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 Oct 27
3d ago
Parkville apartment for rent in Hartford
3032 Dorothy St #3S, Hartford, CT 06106
2 beds
0 baths
$1,200
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
21 Temple St, Hartford, CT 06103
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$845–$4,502
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
3d ago
55 Elm St, Hartford, CT 06106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,488–$5,700
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
5d+ ago
Verified
777 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,205–$3,395
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Upper Albany apartment for rent in Hartford
143 Edgewood St #2, Hartford, CT 06112
3 beds
2 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.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
West End apartment for rent in Hartford
154 S Whitney St, Hartford, CT 06105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
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
8h ago
38 Whitmore St, Hartford, CT 06114
4 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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
9h ago
195 Affleck St, Hartford, CT 06106
3–4 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,050
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
4d ago
222 Maple Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,665
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 Aug 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
405 Bellevue St #2, Hartford, CT 06120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
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 Sep 28
9h ago
169 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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
2d ago
16 Evergreen Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150–$1,200
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
4d ago
164 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106
3 beds
1 bath
$1,790
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
100 Prospect Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,400
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 Hartford, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Hartford rental market.
How much is rent in Hartford?
The average rent in Hartford is $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hartford?
Average rent prices in Hartford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Hartford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hartford is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hartford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford are Asylum Hill ($1,350/mo), South Green ($1,400/mo), and Parkville ($1,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hartford?
To comfortably afford rent in Hartford, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hartford?
January offers the best rental deals in Hartford with the lowest prices of the year, while October sees the highest rents with about a 5% difference between these months.
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).