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Rental Market Trends in Hartford, CT

What is the average rent in Hartford, CT?

$1,349/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,349 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $1,247 per month for a studio, $1,349 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,635 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,553 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,247/month
505 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,349/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,635/month
927 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,553/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,454/month
248 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,756/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,590/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,071/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,795/month
2,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,681/month
270 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,835/month
753 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Hartford, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $13 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Hartford, CT
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Hartford, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% 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 Frog Hollow are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Barry Square
$1,243/month
635 Sq Ft
Asylum Hill
$1,306/month
639 Sq Ft
Frog Hollow
$1,378/month
830 Sq Ft
West End
$1,449/month
787 Sq Ft
South Green
$1,598/month
621 Sq Ft
Sheldon Charter Oak
$1,862/month
706 Sq Ft
Parkville
$1,928/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Hartford
$2,051/month
708 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Hartford
$2,051/month
708 Sq Ft
Parkville
$1,928/month
758 Sq Ft
Sheldon Charter Oak
$1,862/month
706 Sq Ft
South Green
$1,598/month
621 Sq Ft
West End
$1,449/month
787 Sq Ft
Frog Hollow
$1,378/month
830 Sq Ft
Asylum Hill
$1,306/month
639 Sq Ft
Barry Square
$1,243/month
635 Sq Ft

Which Hartford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Hartford with the most apartments available are Downtown Hartford, Parkville and West End .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Hartford
$2,051/month
708 Sq Ft
Parkville
$1,928/month
758 Sq Ft
West End
$1,449/month
787 Sq Ft
Asylum Hill
$1,306/month
639 Sq Ft
Sheldon Charter Oak
$1,862/month
706 Sq Ft
South Green
$1,598/month
621 Sq Ft
Barry Square
$1,243/month
635 Sq Ft
Frog Hollow
$1,378/month
830 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 $1,349, you’ll want to make about $4,496 per month or $53,952 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 2.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hartford is 11.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,247 - $1,635. You can expect to pay 3.2% more for groceries, 26.2% more for utilities, and 3.7% more 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

Downtown Hartford

Hartford, CT

Studio
$732/month
$1,479/month
One Bedroom
$1,106/month
$1,730/month
Two Bedroom
$1,301/month
$2,337/month
Three Bedroom
$1,455/month
$3,127/month
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The Portrait at North Crossing

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$1,700 - $3,641 Plus Fees

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777 Main

777 Main

777 Main St,
Hartford, CT 06103

$1,610 - $2,595 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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360 Main

360 Main St,
Hartford, CT 06106

$1,450 - $1,850 Total Monthly Price

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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.

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