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Bristol, CT

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A charming suburb filled with adventure for the whole family

Family-Friendly Suburb Entertainment Parks Great Schools Affordable

Located roughly between Boston and New York City, the city of Bristol, Connecticut is a charming suburb just 20 miles outside of Hartford. Bristol is well-known as the location of ESPN’s international headquarters, as well as the country’s oldest amusement park. Visit the historic Lake Compounce and Crocodile Cove for a family-friendly adventure filled with roller coasters, water slides, and a sandy beach.

The Bristol Public School District provides quality public education, while the city provides ample community green space with ponds, swimming pools, walking trails, sports fields, skate parks, and more. Enjoy quirky museums like the New England Carousel Museum, the Witch’s Dungeon, and the American Clock & Watch Museum. Explore the affordable apartment and condo rentals in Bristol, a unique, family-friendly suburb!

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Bristol, CT is $987 for a studio, $1,328 for one bedroom, $1,633 for two bedrooms, and $2,211 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bristol has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,328/month
630 Sq Ft
House
$2,458/month
1,017 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ellen P. Hubbell School

Public

Grades K-5

352 Students

Ivy Drive School

Public

Grades PK-5

358 Students

Greene-Hills School

Public

Grades PK-8

824 Students

West Bristol Sch

Public

Grades K-8

819 Students

Stafford School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

Northeast Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

336 Students

Greene-Hills School

Public

Grades PK-8

824 Students

West Bristol Sch

Public

Grades K-8

819 Students

Chippens Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

580 Students

West Bristol School

Public

Grades K & 8

987 Students

Bristol Eastern High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,113 Students

Bristol Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,246 Students

Community/Vocational Program

Public

Grades 12

12 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Imagine Nation Museum
  • Barnes Nature Center
  • Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut
  • Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area
  • Wood Acres Farm

Airports

  • Bradley International
  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.