Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
New Britain, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 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 $19 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change in this market of 99 total rentals.
Compared to national trends
New Britain is about 16% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Northeast region. The city's rental prices remain below the national median.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New Britain run around $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month. Larger units reach $1,850/month for 3-bedrooms and $3,000/month for 4+ bedrooms, with apartments making up nearly 80% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in New Britain rose by 66.7% year over year, contrasting with the overall flat citywide rents. This increase points to strong demand or limited supply for larger units in the market.
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 September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Britain
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $2,347. 1-bedroom apartments in New Britain run $1,369 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,582.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,425 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 |  1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 |  2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 15% | 68% |
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 | $1,750 | 2% | 14% | |
Houses | $2,347 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,025 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
68%
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
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
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
16%lower than the national median
8%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
1%$2,140
$1,550
$1,723
6%$1,650
2%$1,700
1%$2,450
3%$1,550
1%$2,000
2%$1,600
2%$2,500
47%$2,300
2%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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d 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
2d ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
773 East St #3, New Britain, CT 06051
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
House for rent in New Britain
125 Francis St, New Britain, CT 06053
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Britain
156 Bradford Walk #156, New Britain, CT 06053
2 beds
3.5 baths
$3,050
$2,950
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 11
4d 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
3d ago
267 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,749
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
22m ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
122 Clark St #2, New Britain, CT 06051
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Britain
156 Bradford Walk #156, New Britain, CT 06053
2 beds
3.5 baths
$3,050
$2,950
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
4d ago
Apartment for rent in New Britain
61 Albany Ave #3, New Britain, CT 06053
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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 Jun 15
4d 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
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
21m ago
Condo for rent in New Britain
27 Westerly St #2ndFL, New Britain, CT 06053
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
$1,700
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 3
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Britain
156 Bradford Walk #156, New Britain, CT 06053
2 beds
3.5 baths
$3,050
$2,950
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 11
2d ago
192 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,599
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.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 September 12, 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 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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).