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Plainville

·48th most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Plainville, CT
Median rent (all units)
$1,631/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.7%
vs US Median
-$331
Rising (Monthly)
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Plainville · $1,631
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,631/mo, rent takes about 27% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Plainville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,000
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,400/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,631 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,572/yr
At $1,631/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Plainville is $1,631/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,690/mo.

At 27% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Plainville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Plainville an affordable city for renters?

Plainville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,631/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Plainville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Plainville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,631/mo in Plainville.

Is rent going up or down in Plainville?

Rent in Plainville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Plainville rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Plainville is one of the more affordable cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #48 out of 54 tracked cities at $1,631/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Plainville?

New Britain is nearby and more affordable at $1,618/mo, which is $13 less than Plainville.

How does Plainville rent compare to the national average?

Plainville's median rent of $1,631/mo is $331 (17%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #48 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,631/mo, rent takes ~27% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Plainville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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