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Hamden

·24th most expensive in Connecticut·Hamden rents are up 9.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,317/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
+$355
Rising (Monthly)
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Hamden · $2,317
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
45/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% above what Hamden's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,317/mo
Expected by trend
$2,262/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,613
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$2,123
3 BR
$2,637
4 BR+
$2,980
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,123/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,317 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
$27,804/yr
At $2,317/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Hamden, CT has changed in 5 years

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$1,394 → $2,317
up 66.2%

Five years ago, renters in Hamden, CT paid around $1,394 a month. That figure now sits near $2,317, up 66.2% from the 2021 baseline. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hamden, CT reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Hamden rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Hamden, CT

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hamden is $2,317/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,613/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,123/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,637/mo.

At 39% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Hamden ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamden an affordable city for renters?

Hamden is considered moderate for renters. At $2,317/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hamden slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Hamden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,317/mo in Hamden.

Is rent going up or down in Hamden?

Rent in Hamden has increased 9.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Hamden neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Hamden are 06514 ($2,105/mo), 06517 ($2,267/mo), and 06518 ($2,442/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Hamden is $2,317/mo.

How does Hamden rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Hamden is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #24 out of 54 tracked cities at $2,317/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hamden?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hamden ($2,317/mo): Ansonia ($1,863/mo), West Haven ($1,976/mo), Wallingford ($2,025/mo).

How does Hamden rent compare to the national average?

Hamden's median rent of $2,317/mo is $355 (18%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #24 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,317/mo, rent takes ~39% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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