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Rental Market Trends in Hamden, CT

What is the average rent in Hamden, CT?

$1,859/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Hamden, CT is $1,859 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Hamden rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Hamden, you can expect to pay about $1,493 per month for a studio, $1,859 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,265 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,638 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,493/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,859/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,265/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,638/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,527/month
1,281 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,922/month
1,559 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,907/month
2,165 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,194/month
992 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Hamden, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $68 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Hamden, CT
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Hamden, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
57% $1,501 - $2,000/month
26% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hamden?

Based on current rent prices, The Summit at Hamden Hills, Ledges and Town Walk at Hamden Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hamden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Summit at Hamden Hills
$1,681/month
683 Sq Ft
Ledges
$1,886/month
717 Sq Ft
Town Walk at Hamden Hills
$2,195/month
770 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hamden?

Based on current rent prices, Town Walk at Hamden Hills, Ledges and The Summit at Hamden Hills are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hamden.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Town Walk at Hamden Hills
$2,195/month
770 Sq Ft
Ledges
$1,886/month
717 Sq Ft
The Summit at Hamden Hills
$1,681/month
683 Sq Ft

Which Hamden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Hamden with the most apartments available are The Summit at Hamden Hills, Town Walk at Hamden Hills and Ledges .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Summit at Hamden Hills
$1,681/month
683 Sq Ft
Town Walk at Hamden Hills
$2,195/month
770 Sq Ft
Ledges
$1,886/month
717 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Hamden is $1,859, you’ll want to make about $6,196 per month or $74,352 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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Apartment communities in Hamden we think you'll love

Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West

Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West

380 Mather St,
Hamden, CT 06514

$2,095 - $3,295 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Axis 201

Axis 201

201 Munson St,
New Haven, CT 06511

$1,762 - $4,635 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

Aspen Glen

Aspen Glen

1800 Aspen Glen Dr,
Hamden, CT 06518

$1,945 - $2,430 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Seramonte Estates

Seramonte Estates

1 Kaye Plz,
Hamden, CT 06514

$1,300 - $2,700 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Cue Residential LLC
Cue Residential LLC
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  • 1,848

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  • 121,299

    Units

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1 Community in Hamden
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Garden Communities
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1 Community in Hamden
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Jefferson Apartment Group
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Jones Street Investment Partners
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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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