Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Kent, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Kent

$3,350/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kent is $3,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,450 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kent

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kent rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kent, CT

Average rent prices in Kent have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Kent, CT

Rent prices in Kent vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kent is $2,060, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,925

No Change

127%

2 bedroom

$3,300

-

-

3 bedroom

$3,300

15%

3%

4 bedroom

$8,000

No Change

73%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last year

127%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last year

73%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kent, 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 Kent, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kent and Bethlehem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kent

Median rent price$3,350
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kent, CT is 60% higher than the median rent in Bethlehem, CT.

Discover rentals in Kent, CT

Your Historic Haven Awaits in Kent, CT: Now Leasing with Exclusive Terms - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
25A Maple Street Ext - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kent

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
211 Kent Hollow Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kent

Residential Rental, Ranch, Kent, CT

211 Kent Hollow Rd, Kent, CT 06757

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,250

$2,850

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
317 Skiff Mountain Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kent

Residential Rental, Antique, Kent, CT

317 Skiff Mountain Rd, Kent, CT 06757

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,900

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

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Frequently asked questions for Kent, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Kent rental market.

How much is rent in Kent?

The average rent in Kent is $3,350 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kent?

Average rent prices in Kent have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Kent rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kent is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,450 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kent?

To comfortably afford rent in Kent, you'd need to earn approximately $134,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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