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Farmington

·23rd most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Farmington, CT
Median rent (all units)
$2,339/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
+$374
Falling (Monthly)
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Farmington · $2,339
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
39% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,339/mo, rent takes about 39% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$94,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Farmington's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,710
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$2,250/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
$28,068/yr
At $2,339/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Farmington is $2,339/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,540/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,780/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,710/mo.

At 39% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Farmington ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Farmington an affordable city for renters?

Farmington is considered moderate for renters. At $2,339/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Farmington slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Farmington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,339/mo in Farmington.

Is rent going up or down in Farmington?

Rent in Farmington has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Farmington rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Farmington is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #23 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,339/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Farmington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Farmington ($2,339/mo): Plainville ($1,460/mo), New Britain ($1,627/mo), Bristol ($1,679/mo).

How does Farmington rent compare to the national average?

Farmington's median rent of $2,339/mo is $374 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #23 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,339/mo, rent takes ~39% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Farmington 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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