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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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in New Britain, CT is $1,377 for a studio, $1,433 for one bedroom, $1,595 for two bedrooms, and $1,704 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Britain has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,433/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$2,370/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,715/month
963 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in New Britain, CT

Transportation

66

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.

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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 November 2025.