Studio Apartment Rent in East Hartford, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Hartford, Connecticut as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,564 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $960 |
| 2 | Torrington | $960 |
| 3 | Waterbury | $978 |
| 4 | New Britain | $980 |
| 5 | Griswold | $990 |
| 6 | East Hartford (this page) | $1,010 |
| 7 | Norwich | $1,030 |
| 8 | Hartford | $1,035 |
| 9 | Bristol | $1,080 |
| 10 | New London | $1,080 |
| 11 | Willimantic | $1,100 |
| 12 | Watertown | $1,120 |
| 13 | Naugatuck | $1,130 |
| 14 | Ansonia | $1,170 |
| 15 | Middletown | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien | $2,690 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $2,020 |
| 3 | Greenwich | $1,973 |
| 4 | Fairfield | $1,855 |
| 5 | Stamford | $1,838 |
| 6 | Ridgefield | $1,820 |
| 7 | Westport | $1,810 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $1,673 |
| 9 | Hamden | $1,613 |
| 10 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 11 | Milford | $1,510 |
| 12 | New Haven | $1,502 |
| 13 | Branford | $1,500 |
| 14 | Danbury | $1,490 |
| 15 | South Windsor | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than East Hartford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford, CT | 7.2 mi | $1,280 | +$270 (+27%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 7.7 mi | $1,430 | +$420 (+42%) |
| Middletown, CT | 16.2 mi | $1,170 | +$160 (+16%) |
| Farmington, CT | 16.4 mi | $1,540 | +$530 (+52%) |
| Meriden, CT | 20.6 mi | $1,260 | +$250 (+25%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 25.9 mi | $970 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Westfield, MA | 27.7 mi | $1,000 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 32.3 mi | $978 | $-32 (-3%) |
| Torrington, CT | 35.2 mi | $960 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 35.8 mi | $1,130 | +$120 (+12%) |
| Branford, CT | 36.1 mi | $1,500 | +$490 (+49%) |
| Amherst, MA | 41.9 mi | $1,330 | +$320 (+32%) |
Studio rent in East Hartford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Hartford?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Hartford, Connecticut is $1,010 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,564.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Hartford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Hartford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Hartford's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Hartford rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 51 cities in Connecticut with studio data, East Hartford ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Hartford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chicopee ($970), Westfield ($1,000), Waterbury ($978).