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189 Chestnut St,
New Britain, CT 06051
$1,350 - $2,850
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in New Britain, CT
What is the average rent in New Britain, CT?
$1,376/month
Average Rent
633 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in New Britain, CT is $1,376 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in New Britain more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New Britain, you can expect to pay about $1,424 per month for a studio, $1,376 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,709 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,818 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New Britain, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $40 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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Rent Ranges in New Britain, CT
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Britain?
Based on current rent prices, New Britain/Newington/Wethersfield is the most affordable neighborhood in New Britain.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Britain?
Based on current rent prices, New Britain/Newington/Wethersfield is the most expensive neighborhood in New Britain.
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Which New Britain neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in New Britain with the most apartments available is New Britain/Newington/Wethersfield .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Britain, CT?
Because the average rent in New Britain is $1,376, you’ll want to make about $4,586 per month or $55,032 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 New Britain, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare New Britain, 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.
Studio
$1,477/month
$1,477/month
One Bedroom
$1,555/month
$1,555/month
Two Bedroom
$1,831/month
$1,831/month
Three Bedroom
$2,698/month
$2,698/month
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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.