Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
West Hartford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Hartford

$2,485/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Hartford is $2,485 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $535 more per month.

$2.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Hartford

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 13% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Hartford run $2,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,599

7%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,992

7%

37%

2 bedroom

$2,595

7%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,000

9%

20%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,992

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

36%

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$2,485
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Hartford, CT is equal to the median rent in Berlin, CT.

Discover rentals in West Hartford, CT

20 Elmhurst Cir - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in West Hartford

Updated 2BR Duplex with Private Backyard - West Hartford

20 Elmhurst Cir, West Hartford, CT 06110

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

House for rent

Available Nov 1

165 Park Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Hartford

2BR/1.0BA

165 Park Rd, West Hartford, CT 06119

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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

Apartment for rent

KWK Harwicke LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

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

Boulevard & Vera - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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

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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 $2,485 per month as of June 27, 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 13% since last year.

How does West Hartford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Hartford is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 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?

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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