New Britain

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New Britain, CT

Area Guide

Experience classic Americana in this Hartford suburb

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A few minutes southwest of Hartford sits New Britain, a suburban community with a rich history and vibrant atmosphere. New Britain’s central location, 1,200-acre park system, and welcoming community draw in new residents. Several businesses, tech companies, and healthcare facilities find their home in New Britain, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play. The campus of Central Connecticut State University dominates the northeast corner of town, helping to foster the innovative spirit. The area around Broad Street is affectionately known as “Little Poland,” and it’s a great place to find unique shops and authentic Polish cuisine. The annual Little Poland Festival held here is one of New Britain’s most popular community events. New Britain’s community enjoys getting together for festivals, events, and volunteer work throughout the year. Lovers of the arts have their fair share of activities to keep them entertained. Places like Hole in the Wall Theater, Repertory Theater, and concerts in the park offer fun for music lovers while the New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain Industrial Museum, and New Britain Youth Museum offer additional excitement. Whether you’re a student, professional, artist, or something in between, New Britain has plenty of rental choices.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in New Britain, CT is $1,422 for a studio, $1,368 for one bedroom, $1,704 for two bedrooms, and $2,818 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Britain has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,368/month
633 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,156/month
1,175 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

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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.

44

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Holmes School

Public

Grades K-5

460 Students

Lincoln School

Public

Grades K-5

527 Students

Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

449 Students

Gaffney School

Public

Grades PK-5

423 Students

Northend School

Public

Grades K-5

231 Students

Academy of Science and Innovation

Public

Grades 6-12

756 Students

Pulaski Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

867 Students

Diloreto Magnet School

Public

Grades K-8

842 Students

Slade Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

795 Students

Academy of Science and Innovation

Public

Grades 6-12

756 Students

New Britain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,331 Students

Climb

Public

Grades 12

18 Students

Academic Extension Center

Public

Grades 7-8 & 10-12

12 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New Britain Youth Museum
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Stanley-Whitman House
  • The Children's Museum
  • Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center

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.