East Hartford

An image of Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on a cool spring day.
The One Wood Pub at the East Hartford Golf Club.
A mural of five inspirational women from East Hartford.

East Hartford, CT Area Guide

A more relaxed lifestyle just across the river from the city.

Commuter Suburb Diverse Sports

Positioned on the Connecticut River's east bank, East Hartford offers Hartford's proximity without the urban intensity. The Connecticut River Walk and Bike Path provides scenic waterfront escapes for morning runs and evening strolls. Quiet residential neighborhoods feature convenient shopping along Silver Lane and Main Street, plus quick access to Hartford's dining and arts scene by car or bus.

East Hartford's rental market delivers variety — from spacious garden-style apartments and townhomes to traditional multi-family buildings on tree-lined streets. This range attracts renters seeking more square footage than city centers typically provide. Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field anchors the town center, hosting UConn football and major concerts year-round. Aerospace giant Pratt & Whitney has operated here for nearly a century, establishing East Hartford as a significant employment hub in the Greater Hartford region while shaping the town's identity.

Explore the City

An image of Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on a cool spring day.

The One Wood Pub at the East Hartford Golf Club.

A mural of five inspirational women from East Hartford.

A local grocery store located in East Hartford.

An Aldi locals shop at for affordable groceries.

A local hardware store located in the heart of East Hartford.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Hartford, CT is $1,082 for a studio, $1,257 for one bedroom, $1,517 for two bedrooms, and $1,654 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Hartford has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,257/month
667 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,070/month
1,016 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Governor William Pitkin School

Public

Grades K-5

340 Students

Joseph O. Goodwin School

Public

Grades K-5

344 Students

Dr. John A. Langford School

Public

Grades K-5

320 Students

Dr. Franklin H. Mayberry School

Public

Grades K-5

333 Students

Anna E. Norris School

Public

Grades K-5

270 Students

Sunset Ridge School

Public

Grades 6-8

338 Students

East Hartford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

890 Students

Woodland School

Public

Grades K-12

170 Students

Connecticut Ib Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

176 Students

East Hartford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,698 Students

Pathways Academy of Technology and Design

Public

Grades 9-12

389 Students

Connecticut River Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

533 Students

Woodland School

Public

Grades K-12

170 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Connecticut Science Center
  • Wickham Park
  • Bushnell Park
  • Lutz Children's Museum
  • Elizabeth Park Conservancy and Gardens

Airports

  • Bradley International

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.