Studio Apartment Rent in Hartford, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hartford, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,672 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hartford
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 Hartford
Compare Hartford'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 (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hartford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hartford, CT | 3 mi | $1,280 | +$245 (+24%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 10.7 mi | $1,430 | +$395 (+38%) |
| Farmington, CT | 12.2 mi | $1,540 | +$505 (+49%) |
| Middletown, CT | 15 mi | $1,170 | +$135 (+13%) |
| Southington, CT | 16.5 mi | $1,160 | +$125 (+12%) |
| Meriden, CT | 17.4 mi | $1,260 | +$225 (+22%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 27.6 mi | $970 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Westfield, MA | 27.6 mi | $1,000 | $-35 (-3%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 28.1 mi | $978 | $-57 (-6%) |
| Torrington, CT | 31.3 mi | $960 | $-75 (-7%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 31.8 mi | $1,130 | +$95 (+9%) |
| Branford, CT | 33.9 mi | $1,500 | +$465 (+45%) |
Studio rent in Hartford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hartford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hartford, Connecticut is $1,035 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,672.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hartford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,400 ($3,450/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hartford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hartford's studio median of $1,035 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hartford rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Hartford ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hartford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Chicopee ($970), Westfield ($1,000), Waterbury ($978).