Hamden, CT Rent History

126 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,383
1-year change
+1.5%
$36/mo
5-year change
+49.3%
$787/mo
10-year change
+131.4%
$1,353/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Hamden

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,065/mo—0.0%
2017$1,136/mo+6.7%+6.7%
2018$1,220/mo+7.4%+14.6%
2019$1,315/mo+7.8%+23.5%
2020$1,362/mo+3.6%+27.9%
2021$1,463/mo+7.4%+37.4%
2022$1,699/mo+16.1%+59.5%
2023$1,814/mo+6.8%+70.3%
2024$2,118/mo+16.8%+98.9%
2025$2,303/mo+8.7%+116.2%
2026$2,363/mo+2.6%+121.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Hamden changed since 2016?

Median rent in Hamden, CT was $1,065 in 2016-04 and is $2,383 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,318 per month over 10 years.

How much has Hamden rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Hamden, CT has changed +49.3% ($787 per month). The current median is $2,383.

What has rent in Hamden done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Hamden, CT has changed +131.4% ($1,353 per month). It is now $2,383.

Is rent in Hamden going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Hamden, CT has increased +1.5% ($36/mo). Current median: $2,383.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.