New Britain

Downtown is safe and easily accessible by car or bike
Downtown New Britain is filled with restaurants and business for all your needs.
For history lovers, visit the the City Hall Monument District.
Enjoy delicious and authentic Polish foot at Staropolska
Walk up the canopy of trees to the WW2 Obelisk Memorial.

New Britain, CT Area Guide

Experience classic Americana in this Hartford suburb

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Welcome to New Britain, Connecticut, a historic city known for its industrial heritage and home to Stanley Black & Decker's global headquarters. This established community offers various rental options from apartments to historic homes. Currently, one-bedroom units average $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom homes typically rent for around $1,671.

The city's centerpiece, Walnut Hill Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, features winding paths and a restored rose garden showcasing over 800 varieties. Central Connecticut State University enhances the area's educational landscape, while the distinctive Little Poland neighborhood along Broad Street celebrates the city's Polish heritage with specialty shops and the country's only post office featuring Polish language signage.

The New Britain Museum of American Art, the oldest museum dedicated exclusively to American art in the United States, anchors the city's cultural offerings. Residents enjoy convenient access to Hartford via CTfastrak's transit system. Sports enthusiasts can watch New Britain Bees games at New Britain Stadium or attend events at CCSU. Downtown New Britain continues to grow, particularly around the Little Poland district, which draws visitors with its specialty shops and authentic cuisine. Throughout the year, community events and festivals showcase the city's heritage, making New Britain an appealing choice for those seeking a connected community with strong historical roots.

Explore the City

For history lovers, visit the the City Hall Monument District.

Enjoy delicious and authentic Polish foot at Staropolska

Walk up the canopy of trees to the WW2 Obelisk Memorial.

The serenity of the parks in New Britain make it a perfect location for an afternoon walk.

Walnut Hill Park is known for its gardens and monuments.

Community groups like the Masons march in New Britain's Memorial Day Parade.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in New Britain, CT is $1,443 for a studio, $1,440 for one bedroom, $1,593 for two bedrooms, and $1,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Britain has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,440/month
670 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Britain, CT is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

66 / 100

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.

Some Transit

44 / 100

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

Bikeable

57 / 100

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

Gaffney School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lincoln School

Public

Grades K-5

Northend School

Public

Grades K-5

Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

New Britain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Climb

Public

Grades 9-12

Academic Extension Center

Public

Grades 6-12

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 February 2026.