Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Hartford, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hartford rent stands today
Hartford, CT rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,537/month. Renters are paying $28 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month after peaking at $1,582 in February 2026.
Compared to national trends
Hartford sits 20.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 275 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Hartford run around $1,390/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,550/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,150/month. Apartments make up 84.9% of rentals, while houses rent for a median of $1,750/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Terry's Plain rents fell 73.9% year over year to $2,475/month across 13 rentals, a stark contrast to Hartford's overall 2.5% rise. Meanwhile, North Meadows saw a 45.8% increase, showing wide neighborhood divergence in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Hartford
$1,537/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Hartford is $1,537 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $393 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hartford
275
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Hartford run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,390 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | 2% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Asylum Hill | $1,400 | |
Barry Square | $1,450 | |
Clay Arsenal | $1,595 | |
Downtown Hartford | $1,804 | |
Frog Hollow | $1,772 | |
North End | $1,475 | |
Parkville | $1,300 | |
South Green | $1,400 | |
Upper Albany | $1,680 | |
West End | $1,410 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
Downtown Hartford
Average rent
$1,804
Asylum Hill
Average rent
$1,400
Frog Hollow
Average rent
$1,772
South Green
Average rent
$1,400
Barry Square
Average rent
$1,450
North End
Average rent
$1,475
Upper Albany
Average rent
$1,680
Parkville
Average rent
$1,300
West End
Average rent
$1,410
Clay Arsenal
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
13%
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
20%lower than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hartford, CT is 28% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,133
11%$1,750
4%$1,796
1%$1,600
6%$1,750
3%$1,900
3%$1,600
$2,200
4%$2,500
8%$1,550
$2,495
10%$2,075
7%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 | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 12% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 24% higher |
Discover rentals in Hartford, CT
5d+ ago
270 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105
2–5 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
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
5d+ ago
Asylum Hill apartment for rent in Hartford
114 Ashley St #4E, Hartford, CT 06105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 6
1d ago
2628 Lawrence St, Hartford, CT 06106
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
55 Elm St, Hartford, CT 06106
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,545–$4,120
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
21 Temple St, Hartford, CT 06103
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$863–$4,223
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
777 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,455–$3,645
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
55 Elm St, Hartford, CT 06106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$4,824
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
57 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
195 Affleck St, Hartford, CT 06106
3–4 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
160 Wooster St, Hartford, CT 06120
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
154 S Whitney St, Hartford, CT 06105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
1d ago
101 Maple Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
7h ago
600 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,150–$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
16 Evergreen Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
100 Prospect Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
164 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106
3 beds
1 bath
$2,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $1,537 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hartford?
Average rent prices in Hartford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Hartford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hartford is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $393 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hartford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford are Parkville ($1,300/mo), Asylum Hill ($1,400/mo), and South Green ($1,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hartford?
To comfortably afford rent in Hartford, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hartford?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hartford average around $1,360/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,560/month.
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).