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Brookfield

·21st most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Brookfield, CT
Median rent (all units)
$2,400/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.6%
vs US Median
+$435
Falling (Monthly)
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Brookfield · $2,400
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,400/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$96,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brookfield's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,410
3 BR
$3,060
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,800/yr
At $2,400/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brookfield is $2,400/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,060/mo.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Brookfield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Brookfield an affordable city for renters?

Brookfield is considered moderate for renters. At $2,400/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brookfield slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Brookfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,400/mo in Brookfield.

Is rent going up or down in Brookfield?

Rent in Brookfield has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Brookfield rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Brookfield is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #21 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,400/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brookfield?

New Milford is nearby and more affordable at $2,025/mo, which is $375 less than Brookfield.

How does Brookfield rent compare to the national average?

Brookfield's median rent of $2,400/mo is $435 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #21 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,400/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3–6.99%
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