Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Hartford, CT

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hartford, CT is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

269

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hartford, CT is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

47%
45%
6%
2%
$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 increased 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 $1,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT costs about $1,400 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 $2,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,597

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

1%

Studio

$1,458

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,458

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hartford, CT is 34% 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

$2,350

decreased by3%

Last year

Bristol

$1,675

increased by4%

Last year

Manchester

$1,750

decreased by2%

Last year

Meriden

$1,700

decreased by2%

Last year

Middletown

$1,667

increased by1%

Last year

Naugatuck

$1,781

decreased by5%

Last year

New Britain

$1,650

decreased by2%

Last year

Newington

$1,950

decreased by11%

Last year

South Windsor

$1,700

decreased by15%

Last year

Waterbury

$1,550

increased by1%

Last year

West Hartford

$2,250

decreased by6%

Last year

Windsor

$2,200

increased 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 Ansonia

Discover rentals in Hartford, CT

62 Whitney St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West End house for rent in Hartford

Men's Transitional Housing

62 Whitney St, Hartford, CT 06105

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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

House for rent

Available Feb 1

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

4d 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

1d 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

Charming 2bd in the Hartford Area - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Charming 2bd in the Hartford Area

26-28 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT 06106

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

844-850 Parkzoin  Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

844-850 Parkzoin Street

844 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$5,000

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

Apartment for rent

4w Hartford Avenue #4W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hartford

844-850 Parkzoin Street - 4W

4w Hartford Avenue #4W, Hartford, CT 06109

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 4

844 Park St #4W - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Frog Hollow condo for rent in Hartford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

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

Condo for rent

Available Dec 8