Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Hartford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Hartford

$2,481/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Hartford is $2,481 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $556 more per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Hartford

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $2,456, whereas a house costs $3,035. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hartford run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,599

5%

16%

1 bedroom

$2,325

4%

32%

2 bedroom

$2,597

6%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,800

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,700

8%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

26%

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$2,481
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,067
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Hartford, CT is 20% higher than the median rent in Berlin, CT.

Discover rentals in West Hartford, CT

140 Kane St #A7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,650

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 6

West Hartford Collection - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

West Hartford Collection

843 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$2,330

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

Apartment for rent

804 Farmington Ave #10N3S - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in West Hartford

804 Farmington Ave

804 Farmington Ave #10N3S, West Hartford, CT 06119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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

Condo for rent

KWK Harwicke LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

KWK Harwicke LLC

698 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,481 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Hartford?

Average rent prices in West Hartford have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does West Hartford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Hartford is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $556 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 $99,000/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?

August offers the best rental deals in West Hartford, with rents running about 10% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of 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).

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