Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
New Britain, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
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 $1,600/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.
Compared to national trends
New Britain is 17.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in Connecticut. The city provides a lower-cost option compared to pricier metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents are about $1,599/month, 1-bedrooms run $1,298/month, and 2-bedrooms sit at $1,600/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms, both with medians of $1,800/month. These figures reflect the typical bedroom-tier rents in New Britain.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio bedroom segment saw a 50.5% year-over-year increase, while 4+ bedroom rents climbed 20.4%, both diverging from the flat citywide trend. These shifts reveal distinct movements within New Britain's rental market segments.
Median rent
Median rent in New Britain
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in New Britain is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Britain
93
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Britain rentals at each price point
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 $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in New Britain run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,599 | No Change |  39% | |
1 bedroom | $1,297 |  4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 5% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 8% | 48% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Britain, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
48%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Britain, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
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
17%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Britain, CT is 9% lower than the median rent in Bristol, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
4%$2,100
5%$1,537
2%$1,796
1%$1,600
6%$1,750
3%$2,500
8%$1,500
7%$2,050
15%$1,550
$2,495
10%$2,075
7%Discover rentals in New Britain, CT
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
65 Ridgewood St #1, New Britain, CT 06053
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
1d ago
88 Silver St, New Britain, CT 06053
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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
Apartment for rent in New Britain
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
19 Lawlor St #C, New Britain, CT 06051
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
$1,350
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
152 Tremont St Apt 3n, New Britain, CT 06051
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
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
House for rent in New Britain
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
1d ago
Webster Street, New Britain, CT 06051
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
73 Brooklawn St, New Britain, CT 06052
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Britain
114 Ledgecrest Ave, New Britain, CT 06051
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 1
20h ago
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
1d ago
192 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,579–$1,765
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
18 Buell St, New Britain, CT 06051
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
41 Beaver St, New Britain, CT 06051
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
207 Beaver St, New Britain, CT 06051
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
75 Hayes St #3-4, New Britain, CT 06053
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Britain
114 Ledgecrest Ave, New Britain, CT 06051
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 1
13h ago
240 Washington St, New Britain, CT 06051
1 bed
1 bath
$1,182
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
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
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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 July 25, 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 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Britain average around $1,560/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,600/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).