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Rental Market Trends in Hartford, CT
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,358/month.
Rent in Hartford is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,358/month
Average Rent
678 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.1%
Change / Year
2,047
Available Apartments
Hartford rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Hartford average $1,252 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Hartford average $1,358 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Hartford average $1,640 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Hartford average $1,564 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Hartford, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Hartford, CT
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
46%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hartford?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Hartford, Parkville and Sheldon Charter Oak are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hartford.
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Which Hartford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hartford with the most apartments available are Downtown Hartford, Asylum Hill and Parkville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hartford, CT?
Because the average rent in Hartford is $1,358, you’ll want to make about $4,526 per month or $54,312 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 1.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hartford is 12.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,252 - $1,640. You can expect to pay 3.5% more for groceries, 24.4% more for utilities, and 3.3% more for transportation.
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.
View the Hartford Area GuideStudio
$729/month
$1,482/month
One Bedroom
$1,113/month
$1,742/month
Two Bedroom
$1,315/month
$2,373/month
Three Bedroom
$1,459/month
$3,131/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Hartford?
The average rent in Hartford is $1,358 per month, which is 18.3% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Hartford?
The average rent for a house in Hartford, CT is $2,935 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Hartford?
The average rent for a townhome in Hartford, CT is $1,876 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Hartford?
The average rent for a condo in Hartford, CT is $1,673 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Hartford?
Rents in Hartford, CT are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $15 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Hartford?
In Hartford, CT, 46% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.