1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in East Hartford, CT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Hartford, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,539 and +16% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in East Hartford
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in East Hartford
Compare East Hartford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $1,110 |
| 2 | New Britain | $1,125 |
| 3 | Torrington | $1,130 |
| 4 | Waterbury | $1,155 |
| 5 | East Hartford (this page) | $1,170 |
| 6 | Hartford | $1,193 |
| 7 | Norwich | $1,220 |
| 8 | Bristol | $1,240 |
| 9 | New London | $1,280 |
| 10 | Watertown | $1,330 |
| 11 | Southington | $1,340 |
| 12 | Middletown | $1,350 |
| 13 | Naugatuck | $1,350 |
| 14 | Seymour | $1,350 |
| 15 | Meriden | $1,355 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien | $3,260 |
| 2 | Greenwich | $2,397 |
| 3 | Trumbull | $2,360 |
| 4 | Ridgefield | $2,240 |
| 5 | Stamford | $2,233 |
| 6 | Westport | $2,200 |
| 7 | Fairfield | $2,160 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $2,030 |
| 9 | Brookfield | $2,030 |
| 10 | Danbury | $1,825 |
| 11 | Milford | $1,820 |
| 12 | Farmington | $1,780 |
| 13 | Hamden | $1,740 |
| 14 | Shelton | $1,690 |
| 15 | East Lyme | $1,690 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than East Hartford.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs East Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford, CT | 7.2 mi | $1,480 | +$310 (+26%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 7.7 mi | $1,640 | +$470 (+40%) |
| Middletown, CT | 16.2 mi | $1,350 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Farmington, CT | 16.4 mi | $1,780 | +$610 (+52%) |
| Southington, CT | 20.5 mi | $1,340 | +$170 (+15%) |
| Meriden, CT | 20.6 mi | $1,355 | +$185 (+16%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 25.9 mi | $1,120 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Westfield, MA | 27.7 mi | $1,160 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 32.3 mi | $1,155 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Torrington, CT | 35.2 mi | $1,130 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 35.8 mi | $1,350 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Branford, CT | 36.1 mi | $1,610 | +$440 (+38%) |
1-Bedroom rent in East Hartford — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in East Hartford?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in East Hartford, Connecticut is $1,170 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,539.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in East Hartford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Hartford expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
East Hartford's 1-bedroom median of $1,170 is +16% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Hartford rank for 1-bedroom rent in Connecticut?
Among the 54 cities in Connecticut with 1-bedroom data, East Hartford ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near East Hartford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,120), Westfield ($1,160), Waterbury ($1,155).