Rental Market Trends in Hamden, CT

Q: What is the average rent in Hamden, CT?

As of June 2026, the average rent in Hamden, CT was $1,875/month.

What is the average rent in Hamden, CT?

$1,875/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

Hamden, CT Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Hamden, CT is $1,875 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Hamden rent prices are 14% higher than the national average.

Studio apartments in Hamden average $1,471 per month.
One-bedroom apartments in Hamden average $1,875 per month.
Two-bedroom apartments in Hamden average $2,315 per month.
Three-bedroom apartments in Hamden average $2,871 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,471/month

587 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,875/month

727 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,315/month

1,126 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,871/month

1,356 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,225/month

994 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,372/month

1,711 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,756/month

1,922 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,671/month

709 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,406/month

1,176 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,189/month

1,242 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Hamden, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

17% $1,001 - $1,500/month

48% $1,501 - $2,000/month

35% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Hamden is $1,875, you’ll want to make about $6,250 per month or $75,000 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.

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

Use the tool below to compare Hamden, 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

Nearby City Rent Trends

Apartment communities in Hamden we think you'll love

Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West

380 Mather St,
Hamden, CT 06514

$2,155 - $3,175 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Axis 201

201 Munson St,
New Haven, CT 06511

$1,905 - $4,718 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Town Walk at Hamden Hills

100 Town Walk Dr,
Hamden, CT 06518

$1,825 - $3,144 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Aspen Glen

1800 Aspen Glen Dr,
Hamden, CT 06518

$2,220 - $2,705 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Hamden, CT

Terrace Management

25

Communities
3,275

Units
13

Cities

3 Communities in Hamden

Windsor Properties

13

Communities
2,031

Units
7

Cities

3 Communities in Hamden

Bozzuto

375

Communities
116,587

Units
155

Cities

2 Communities in Hamden

Cue Residential LLC

13

Communities
1,944

Units
9

Cities

2 Communities in Hamden

Jefferson Apartment Group

33

Communities
9,215

Units
27

Cities

1 Community in Hamden

Jones Street Investment Partners

28

Communities
6,749

Units
24

Cities

1 Community in Hamden

Navarino Property Group

22

Communities
1,968

Units
18

Cities

1 Community in Hamden

Berkeley Properties

19

Communities
3,428

Units
15

Cities

1 Community in Hamden

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.