Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Plainville, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Plainville

$1,260/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plainville is $1,260 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $670 less per month.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plainville

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plainville rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Plainville, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Plainville, CT

Average rent prices in Plainville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 Plainville, CT

Rent prices in Plainville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plainville is $1,260, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainville run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

6%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,500

6%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,750

25%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,050

9%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Plainville and Cromwell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Plainville

Median rent price$1,260
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plainville, CT is 45% lower than the median rent in Cromwell, CT.

Discover rentals in Plainville, CT

Plainville Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Plainville Lofts

369 Woodford Ave, Plainville, CT 06062

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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

Apartment for rent

4d ago

8.5

Very good

51 Whiting Street

51 Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

94 Tomlinson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Plainville

MULTI_FAMILY - Plainville, CT

94 Tomlinson Ave, Plainville, CT 06062

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

79 Woodford Avenue Ext - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Plainville

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Plainville, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Plainville rental market.

How much is rent in Plainville?

The average rent in Plainville is $1,260 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plainville?

Average rent prices in Plainville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Plainville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plainville is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Plainville?

To comfortably afford rent in Plainville, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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