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Rental Market Trends in Ellington, CT

What is the average rent in Ellington, CT?

$1,666/month

Average Rent

870 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Ellington, CT is $1,666 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Ellington rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Ellington, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,666 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,494 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,666/month
870 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,494/month
1,501 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 Ellington, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.1%, which averages out to $86 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ellington, CT
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ellington, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ellington?

Based on current rent prices, Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union is the most affordable neighborhood in Ellington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union
$1,873/month
925 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ellington?

Based on current rent prices, Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union is the most expensive neighborhood in Ellington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union
$1,873/month
925 Sq Ft

Which Ellington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Ellington with the most apartments available is Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union
$1,873/month
925 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Ellington is $1,666, you’ll want to make about $5,553 per month or $66,636 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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Ellington, CT

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Apartment Averages

Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union

Ellington, CT

Ellington/Somers/Stafford/Union

Ellington, CT

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,645/month
$1,645/month
Two Bedroom
$2,419/month
$2,419/month
Three Bedroom
$931/month
$931/month
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Apartment communities in Ellington we think you'll love

High Meadow

High Meadow

110 Jobs Hill Rd,
Ellington, CT 06029

$1,745 - $2,150 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

Meadowbrook Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

51 Meadow Brook Rd,
Ellington, CT 06029

$1,200 - $1,400 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

Deer Valley North

Deer Valley North

155 Windermere Ave,
Ellington, CT 06029

$2,350 - $3,700 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Pinney Brook

Pinney Brook

144-147 Pinney St,
Ellington, CT 06029

$1,635 - $1,785 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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