2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in East Hartford, CT
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Hartford, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,539 and +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $1,400 |
| 2 | Torrington | $1,400 |
| 3 | Waterbury | $1,405 |
| 4 | New Britain | $1,425 |
| 5 | East Hartford (this page) | $1,480 |
| 6 | Norwich | $1,500 |
| 7 | Hartford | $1,508 |
| 8 | Stonington | $1,544 |
| 9 | Bristol | $1,570 |
| 10 | New London | $1,570 |
| 11 | Naugatuck | $1,590 |
| 12 | Seymour | $1,590 |
| 13 | Watertown | $1,640 |
| 14 | Meriden | $1,655 |
| 15 | Southington | $1,690 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien | $3,920 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $2,950 |
| 3 | Greenwich | $2,880 |
| 4 | Fairfield | $2,705 |
| 5 | Stamford | $2,680 |
| 6 | Ridgefield | $2,660 |
| 7 | Westport | $2,640 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $2,443 |
| 9 | Brookfield | $2,410 |
| 10 | Farmington | $2,250 |
| 11 | Milford | $2,200 |
| 12 | Danbury | $2,175 |
| 13 | Hamden | $2,123 |
| 14 | South Windsor | $2,110 |
| 15 | Shelton | $2,110 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than East Hartford.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs East Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford, CT | 7.2 mi | $1,870 | +$390 (+26%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 7.7 mi | $2,080 | +$600 (+41%) |
| Middletown, CT | 16.2 mi | $1,710 | +$230 (+16%) |
| Farmington, CT | 16.4 mi | $2,250 | +$770 (+52%) |
| Southington, CT | 20.5 mi | $1,690 | +$210 (+14%) |
| Meriden, CT | 20.6 mi | $1,655 | +$175 (+12%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 25.9 mi | $1,390 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Westfield, MA | 27.7 mi | $1,440 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 32.3 mi | $1,405 | $-75 (-5%) |
| Torrington, CT | 35.2 mi | $1,400 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 35.8 mi | $1,590 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Branford, CT | 36.1 mi | $1,970 | +$490 (+33%) |
2-Bedroom rent in East Hartford — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in East Hartford?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in East Hartford, Connecticut is $1,480 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,539.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in East Hartford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,200 ($4,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Hartford expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
East Hartford's 2-bedroom median of $1,480 is +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Hartford rank for 2-bedroom rent in Connecticut?
Among the 54 cities in Connecticut with 2-bedroom data, East Hartford ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near East Hartford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,390), Westfield ($1,440), Waterbury ($1,405).