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Rental Market Trends in Connecticut

$1,872/month

Average Rent

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

+$50

Average Price Increase

Ranked 6th

Most Expensive Rent by State

15,350

Available Rentals

Mansfield, CT

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Connecticut?

As of July 2025, the average rent in Connecticut is $1,872/month. When you rent an apartment in Connecticut, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,592 per month for a studio, $1,872 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,289 for a two-bedroom apartment in Connecticut. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,884 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,592/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,872/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,289/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,884/month
1,274 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Connecticut?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Connecticut to live are Mansfield, Stafford and Stafford Springs.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mansfield
$594/month
459 Sq Ft
Stafford
$731/month
650 Sq Ft
Stafford Springs
$752/month
662 Sq Ft
Wolcott
$779/month
646 Sq Ft
Barkhamsted
$856/month
423 Sq Ft
Terryville
$858/month
533 Sq Ft
Plainfield
$891/month
653 Sq Ft
Northford
$923/month
500 Sq Ft
Griswold
$928/month
628 Sq Ft
Woodstock
$994/month
339 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Connecticut?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Connecticut to live are Old Greenwich, New Canaan and Greenwich.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Greenwich
$4,168/month
800 Sq Ft
New Canaan
$3,631/month
865 Sq Ft
Greenwich
$3,454/month
833 Sq Ft
Darien
$3,249/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Berlin
$3,016/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Fairfield
$3,003/month
794 Sq Ft
Westport
$2,942/month
596 Sq Ft
Stamford
$2,768/month
762 Sq Ft
Wilton
$2,696/month
674 Sq Ft
Norwalk
$2,521/month
786 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Connecticut

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