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Rental Market Trends in Bristol, CT

What is the average rent in Bristol, CT?

$1,325/month

Average Rent

629 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Bristol, CT is $1,325 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Bristol more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bristol, you can expect to pay about $935 per month for a studio, $1,325 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,640 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,211 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$935/month
545 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,325/month
629 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,640/month
811 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,211/month
1,238 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bristol, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $43 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Bristol, CT
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bristol, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bristol?

Based on current rent prices, Bristol/Plainville is the most affordable neighborhood in Bristol.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bristol/Plainville
$1,673/month
754 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bristol?

Based on current rent prices, Bristol/Plainville is the most expensive neighborhood in Bristol.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bristol/Plainville
$1,673/month
754 Sq Ft

Which Bristol neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Bristol with the most apartments available is Bristol/Plainville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bristol/Plainville
$1,673/month
754 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bristol, CT?

Because the average rent in Bristol is $1,325, you’ll want to make about $4,416 per month or $52,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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How does Bristol, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Bristol, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Bristol/Plainville

Bristol, CT

Bristol/Plainville

Bristol, CT

Studio
$922/month
$922/month
One Bedroom
$1,288/month
$1,288/month
Two Bedroom
$1,709/month
$1,709/month
Three Bedroom
$2,211/month
$2,211/month
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Apartment communities in Bristol we think you'll love

Huntington Woods

Huntington Woods

200 Blakeslee St,
Bristol, CT 06010

$1,750 - $2,013

1-3 Beds

22 High St

22 High St

22 High St,
Bristol, CT 06010

$1,475 - $1,575

2 Beds

Norton Park Apartments

Norton Park Apartments

100 Norton Park Rd,
Plainville, CT 06062

$1,950 - $2,300

2-3 Beds

ReNew Bristol

ReNew Bristol

1175 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010

$1,650 - $2,300

1-2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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