Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
New Britain, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where New Britain rent stands today

    New Britain, CT rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters are paying $53 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • New Britain sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters compared to larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in New Britain rent for $1,260/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,572/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,100/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in New Britain

$1,600/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Britain is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Britain

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Britain rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Britain, CT

Average rent prices in New Britain have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 New Britain, CT

Rent prices in New Britain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Britain is $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in New Britain run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,260

2%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,350

3%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,572

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,100

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,260

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,572

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in New Britain and Bristol by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Britain

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Britain, CT is 7% lower than the median rent in Bristol, CT.

Discover rentals in New Britain, CT

17-25 Edgewood Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

17-25 Edgewood Ave.

17 Edgewood Ave, New Britain, CT 06051

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

172 Glen St, New Britain - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.4

Very good

172 Glen St, New Britain

172 Glen St, New Britain, CT 06051

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

103 Glen St, Llc - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

103 Glen St, Llc

103 Glen St, New Britain, CT 06051

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

122 Clinton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Britain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New Britain, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the New Britain rental market.

How much is rent in New Britain?

The average rent in New Britain is $1,600 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Britain?

Average rent prices in New Britain have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does New Britain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Britain is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Britain?

To comfortably afford rent in New Britain, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Britain?

New Britain's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. Both apartment types experienced increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 5.6% and two-bedrooms climbing 6.4%.

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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