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Rocky Hill

·41st most expensive in Connecticut·Rental market data updated monthly for Rocky Hill, CT
Median rent (all units)
$1,919/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$43
Rising (Monthly)
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Rocky Hill · $1,919
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Rocky Hill's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,919/mo
Expected by trend
$1,853/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,960
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,070/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,919 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
$23,028/yr
At $1,919/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Rocky Hill, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,425 → $1,919
up 34.7%

Five years ago, renters in Rocky Hill, CT paid around $1,425 a month. That figure now sits near $1,919, up 34.7% from the 2021 baseline. Taken together, the five-year picture in Rocky Hill, 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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Rocky Hill rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rocky Hill is $1,919/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,490/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Rocky Hill ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Hill an affordable city for renters?

Rocky Hill is considered moderate for renters. At $1,919/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rocky Hill slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Rocky Hill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,919/mo in Rocky Hill.

Is rent going up or down in Rocky Hill?

Rent in Rocky Hill has increased 3.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Rocky Hill rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Rocky Hill is one of the more affordable cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #41 out of 54 tracked cities at $1,919/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rocky Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rocky Hill ($1,919/mo): New Britain ($1,618/mo), Hartford ($1,632/mo).

How does Rocky Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rocky Hill's median rent of $1,919/mo is $43 (2%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #41 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,919/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Rocky Hill 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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