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Glastonbury

·9th most expensive in Connecticut·Glastonbury rents are up 19.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,690/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
+$728
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Glastonbury · $2,690
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
29/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 11% above what Glastonbury's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,690/mo
Expected by trend
$2,435/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,510
4 BR+
$2,970
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,080/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,690 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$32,280/yr
At $2,690/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 19.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.0% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Glastonbury, CT has changed in 5 years

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$2,012 → $2,690
up 33.7%

Rent in Glastonbury, CT has increased 33.7% since 2023, going from about $2,012 per month to roughly $2,690 today. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Glastonbury, CT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Glastonbury rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Glastonbury. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Glastonbury is $2,690/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,430/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,510/mo.

At 45% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Glastonbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glastonbury an affordable city for renters?

Glastonbury is considered stretched for renters. At $2,690/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glastonbury significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Glastonbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,690/mo in Glastonbury.

Is rent going up or down in Glastonbury?

Rent in Glastonbury has increased 19.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Glastonbury rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Glastonbury is one of the pricier cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #9 out of 54 tracked cities at $2,690/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glastonbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Glastonbury ($2,690/mo): East Hartford ($1,564/mo), Rocky Hill ($1,919/mo), Manchester ($2,029/mo).

How does Glastonbury rent compare to the national average?

Glastonbury's median rent of $2,690/mo is $728 (37%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #9 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,690/mo, rent takes ~45% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glastonbury 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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