Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
New Britain, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where New Britain rent stands today

    New Britain, CT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,607/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no change month to month, and rents sit just below the peak of $1,625/month from early 2025.

  • New Britain is about 15% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 116 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value in Connecticut.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in New Britain run around $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,600/month. Larger units reach $1,825/month for 3-bedrooms and $3,000/month for 4+ bedrooms, with apartments making up over 80% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in New Britain

$1,607/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in New Britain is $1,607 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $293 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Britain

116

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in New Britain run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,350

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,825

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

4%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

56%

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$1,607
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Britain, CT is 5% lower than the median rent in Bristol, CT.

Discover rentals in New Britain, CT

237 Rocky Hill Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Britain

$775 PRIVATE ROOM FOR RENT WITH UTILITIES INCLUDED

237 Rocky Hill Ave #3, New Britain, CT 06051

1 bed

1 bath

$775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.8

Very good

240-242 Washington St - Blue Pod

240 Washington St, New Britain, CT 06051

2 beds

1 bath

$1,182

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
242 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Britain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,214

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
65 Ridgewood St #FL1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Britain

2 beds

1 bath

$1,235

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,607 per month as of October 24, 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 remained the same since last year.

How does New Britain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Britain is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $293 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?

May offers the lowest rents in New Britain, running about 8.8% below December's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.

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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