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Brookfield

·8th most expensive in Connecticut·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,733/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$801
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Brookfield · $2,733
More expensive than 85% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
46% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,733/mo, rent takes about 46% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$109,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,410/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,733 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$32,796/yr
At $2,733/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Brookfield is $2,733/mo as of October 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 46% 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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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 $109,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,733/mo in Brookfield.

Is rent going up or down in Brookfield?

Rent in Brookfield has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Brookfield rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Brookfield is one of the pricier among Connecticut cities for rent, ranking #8 of 54 tracked cities at $2,733/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brookfield?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Brookfield ($2,733/mo) include New Milford ($1,929/mo), Shelton ($2,476/mo), and Danbury ($2,587/mo).
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $2,733/mo, rent takes ~46% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brookfield 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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