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Rental Market Trends in Hartford, CT

What is the average rent in Hartford, CT?

$1,322/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,322 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Hartford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hartford, you can expect to pay about $1,235 per month for a studio, $1,322 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,551 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,382 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,235/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,322/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,551/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,382/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,152/month
548 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,253/month
1,273 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,762/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,320/month
2,089 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,867/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,416/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,932/month
1,761 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Hartford, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $23 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 Hartford, CT
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Hartford, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
34% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford?

Based on current rent prices, Barry Square, Asylum Hill and West End are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Barry Square
$1,226/month
692 Sq Ft
Asylum Hill
$1,366/month
676 Sq Ft
West End
$1,442/month
777 Sq Ft
South Green
$1,667/month
585 Sq Ft
Sheldon Charter Oak
$1,753/month
631 Sq Ft
Downtown Hartford
$1,864/month
721 Sq Ft
Parkville
$2,425/month
789 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hartford?

Based on current rent prices, Parkville, Downtown Hartford and Sheldon Charter Oak are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hartford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Parkville
$2,425/month
789 Sq Ft
Downtown Hartford
$1,864/month
721 Sq Ft
Sheldon Charter Oak
$1,753/month
631 Sq Ft
South Green
$1,667/month
585 Sq Ft
West End
$1,442/month
777 Sq Ft
Asylum Hill
$1,366/month
676 Sq Ft
Barry Square
$1,226/month
692 Sq Ft

Which Hartford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Hartford with the most apartments available are Downtown Hartford, Parkville and Asylum Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Hartford
$1,864/month
721 Sq Ft
Parkville
$2,425/month
789 Sq Ft
Asylum Hill
$1,366/month
676 Sq Ft
Sheldon Charter Oak
$1,753/month
631 Sq Ft
South Green
$1,667/month
585 Sq Ft
West End
$1,442/month
777 Sq Ft
Barry Square
$1,226/month
692 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Hartford is $1,322, you’ll want to make about $4,406 per month or $52,872 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hartford, CT is 1.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hartford is 12.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,235 - $1,551. You can expect to pay 1.8% more for groceries, 31.0% more for utilities, and 1.6% less for transportation.

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Hartford, CT

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

Use the tool below to compare Hartford, 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

Barry Square

Hartford, CT

Parkville

Hartford, CT

Studio
$704/month
$1,731/month
One Bedroom
$1,087/month
$1,194/month
Two Bedroom
$1,212/month
$1,181/month
Three Bedroom
$1,440/month
$1,494/month
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Apartment communities in Hartford we think you'll love

360 Main

360 Main

360 Main St,
Hartford, CT 06106

$1,425 - $2,490

Studio - 2 Beds

Park Place Towers

Park Place Towers

24 Park Pl,
Hartford, CT 06106

$1,380 - $1,885

1-2 Beds

Hartford 21

Hartford 21

221 Trumbull St,
Hartford, CT 06103

$2,070 - $4,300

1-2 Beds

The Pennant at North Crossing

The Pennant at North Crossing

1212 Main St,
Hartford, CT 06103

$1,689 - $3,115

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Hartford, CT

Lexington Partners
Lexington Partners
  • 20

    Communities

  • 3,240

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

8 Communities in Hartford
The Simon Konover Company
The Simon Konover Company
  • 38

    Communities

  • 5,607

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

7 Communities in Hartford
TRIO Properties
TRIO Properties
  • 16

    Communities

  • 1,517

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

5 Communities in Hartford
Pennrose Management Company
Pennrose Management Company
  • 50

    Communities

  • 6,158

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

3 Communities in Hartford
North Point Management Corporation
North Point Management Corporation
  • 31

    Communities

  • 5,386

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

3 Communities in Hartford
The Kamson Corporation
The Kamson Corporation
  • 20

    Communities

  • 5,613

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

3 Communities in Hartford
Beachwold Residential
Beachwold Residential
  • 61

    Communities

  • 14,839

    Units

  • 42

    Cities

2 Communities in Hartford
Vesta Corporation
Vesta Corporation
  • 34

    Communities

  • 5,263

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

2 Communities in Hartford

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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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