Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Hartford, CT

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hartford, CT is $1,550. This is -18%, or $351, lower than the national average.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

268

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hartford, CT is $1,550. This is -18%, or $351, lower than the national average.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
47%
45%
6%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

75%
25%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Hartford, CT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hartford, CT have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Hartford, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Hartford, CT is $1,585. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT costs about $1,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Hartford, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,330

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,600

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

2%

Studio

$1,385

3%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in Hartford, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in Hartford, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berlin, CT.

Hartford

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hartford, CT is 26% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Berlin

$2,100

decreased by6%

Last year

Bristol

$1,800

increased by4%

Last year

Manchester

$1,730

decreased by5%

Last year

Meriden

$1,600

decreased by13%

Last year

Middletown

$1,700

increased by2%

Last year

Naugatuck

$1,697

decreased by1%

Last year

New Britain

$1,600

decreased by2%

Last year

Newington

$1,750

decreased by18%

Last year

South Windsor

$1,725

decreased by5%

Last year

Waterbury

$1,550

increased by3%

Last year

West Hartford

$2,250

decreased by8%

Last year

Windsor

$2,200

decreased by4%

Last year

Cost of living in
Hartford, CT

The overall cost of living in Hartford, CT is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% higher

Groceries

2% higher

Health

4% higher

Housing

13% lower

Transportation

3% lower

Utilities

30% higher

Apartments for rent in Amherst

Discover rentals in Hartford, CT

Westland Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Westland Street Apartments

Westland St, Hartford, CT 06120

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

270 Sigourney and 114, 116 Ashley Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

270 Sigourney and 114, 116 Ashley Street

270 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105

2–3 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

12-20 Rockville Street, Hartford, CT 06112 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

12-20 Rockville Street, Hartford, CT 06112

1220 Rockville St, Hartford, CT 06112

2–3 beds

1 bath

$970–$1,125

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

Apartment for rent

825-829 Park Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

825-829 Park Street

825 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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

Apartment for rent

16 Townley St #D3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Asylum Hill condo for rent in Hartford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

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

Condo for rent

Available Mar 1

5 Warner Street Ext #7B - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Barry Square apartment for rent in Hartford

5 Warner Street Ext #7B, Hartford, CT 06114

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

41-43 Nelson Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

41-43 Nelson Street

4143 Nelson St, Hartford, CT 06120

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,450

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

Apartment for rent

48 Elliott Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

48 Elliott Street

48 Elliott St, Hartford, CT 06114

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,500

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

Apartment for rent