Last updated on July 31, 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 $1,600/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.

  • 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

Flat

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.

$1.57

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

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 $2,500. 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%

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%

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 by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by9%

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.

Discover rentals in New Britain, CT

65 Ridgewood St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Britain

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

88 Silver Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

88 Silver Street

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

168 Curtis St Apt 1st - Photo 1 of 1

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

19 Lawlor St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Britain

Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent - New Britain, CT

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

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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).

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