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Southington

·26th most expensive in Connecticut·Southington rents are up 17.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,190/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$225
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Southington · $2,190
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,190/mo, rent takes about 37% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$88,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Southington's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,280/yr
At $2,190/mo median
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Rents are up 17.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.4% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Southington is $2,190/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,340/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,040/mo.

At 37% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Southington ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Southington an affordable city for renters?

Southington is considered moderate for renters. At $2,190/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Southington slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Southington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,190/mo in Southington.

Is rent going up or down in Southington?

Rent in Southington has increased 17.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Southington rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Southington is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #26 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,190/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Southington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Southington ($2,190/mo): Plainville ($1,460/mo), New Britain ($1,627/mo), Bristol ($1,679/mo).

How does Southington rent compare to the national average?

Southington's median rent of $2,190/mo is $225 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #26 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,190/mo, rent takes ~37% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Southington 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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