Hartford, CT Rent History

122 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,672
1-year change
+9.3%
$142/mo
5-year change
+46.2%
$528/mo
10-year change
+80.0%
$743/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Hartford

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$908/mo0.0%
2017$958/mo+5.5%+5.5%
2018$988/mo+3.1%+8.8%
2019$1,016/mo+2.8%+11.9%
2020$1,056/mo+3.9%+16.3%
2021$1,131/mo+7.1%+24.6%
2022$1,236/mo+9.3%+36.1%
2023$1,373/mo+11.1%+51.2%
2024$1,490/mo+8.5%+64.1%
2025$1,527/mo+2.5%+68.2%
2026$1,596/mo+4.5%+75.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Hartford changed since 2016?

Median rent in Hartford, CT was $908 in 2016-03 and is $1,672 as of 2026-06 — a change of $764 per month over 10 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Hartford, CT has changed +46.2% ($528 per month). The current median is $1,672.

What has rent in Hartford done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Hartford, CT has changed +80.0% ($743 per month). It is now $1,672.

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

Year over year, median rent in Hartford, CT has increased +9.3% ($142/mo). Current median: $1,672.

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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.