Studio Apartment Rent in Glastonbury, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Glastonbury, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $2,576 and +11% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Glastonbury
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 Glastonbury
Compare Glastonbury'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 | East Hartford | $1,010 |
| 6 | Norwich | $1,030 |
| 7 | Hartford | $1,035 |
| 8 | Bristol | $1,080 |
| 9 | New London | $1,080 |
| 10 | Seymour | $1,090 |
| 11 | Watertown | $1,120 |
| 12 | Naugatuck | $1,130 |
| 13 | Southington | $1,160 |
| 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 | Brookfield | $1,650 |
| 10 | Hamden | $1,613 |
| 11 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 12 | Milford | $1,510 |
| 13 | New Haven | $1,502 |
| 14 | Branford | $1,500 |
| 15 | Danbury | $1,490 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Glastonbury.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Glastonbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown, CT | 13.6 mi | $1,170 | $-260 (-18%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 13.6 mi | $1,280 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Meriden, CT | 21.4 mi | $1,260 | $-170 (-12%) |
| Farmington, CT | 22 mi | $1,540 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Southington, CT | 23.7 mi | $1,160 | $-270 (-19%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 31.2 mi | $970 | $-460 (-32%) |
| Branford, CT | 34 mi | $1,500 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Westfield, MA | 34.7 mi | $1,000 | $-430 (-30%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 35.8 mi | $978 | $-452 (-32%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 38.6 mi | $1,130 | $-300 (-21%) |
| Torrington, CT | 41.8 mi | $960 | $-470 (-33%) |
| West Haven, CT | 42 mi | $1,350 | $-80 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Glastonbury — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Glastonbury?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Glastonbury, Connecticut is $1,430 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $2,576.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Glastonbury?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glastonbury expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Glastonbury's studio median of $1,430 is +11% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glastonbury rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Glastonbury ranks #36 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Glastonbury?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Middletown ($1,170), West Hartford ($1,280), Meriden ($1,260).