Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
West Hartford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Hartford

$2,300/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Hartford is $2,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $351 more per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Hartford

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Hartford rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Hartford, CT

Average rent prices in West Hartford have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 West Hartford, CT

Rent prices in West Hartford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Hartford is $2,277, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hartford run $2,277 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,997

2%

28%

2 bedroom

$2,557

7%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,850

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$5,500

4%

83%

Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,557

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

83%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Hartford and Berlin by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Hartford

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,612
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Hartford, CT is 12% lower than the median rent in Berlin, CT.

Discover rentals in West Hartford, CT

16 Thomson Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Hartford

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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

Apartment for rent

Boulevard & Vera - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Boulevard & Vera

Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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

Apartment for rent

88 Red Top Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in West Hartford

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

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

House for rent

Available May 16

451 New Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Hartford

3 bedroom apartment in West Hartford Center!

451 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for West Hartford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the West Hartford rental market.

How much is rent in West Hartford?

The average rent in West Hartford is $2,300 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Hartford?

Average rent prices in West Hartford have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does West Hartford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Hartford is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $351 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Hartford?

To comfortably afford rent in West Hartford, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Hartford?

West Hartford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse housing stock.

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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