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West Hartford

Pop. 63,620·21st most expensive in Connecticut·West Hartford rents are up 11.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,401/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$439
Falling (Monthly)
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West Hartford · $2,401
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
42/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$2,401/mo
Expected by trend
$2,312/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where West Hartford's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,670
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,870/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,401 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
$28,812/yr
At $2,401/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.1% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

West Hartford, CT is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,620
Median income
$129,890
Median age
40.8
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
21.5%
21.2%
24.8%
12.9%
19.7%
Under 1821.5%
18–3421.2%
35–5424.8%
55–6412.9%
65+19.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
White69.7%
Black8.5%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian7.8%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
13.1%
15.5%
66.6%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma13.1%
Some college15.5%
Bachelor's+66.6%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How West Hartford, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,655 → $2,401
up 45.1%
Income
$111,997 → $129,890
up 16.0%
Population
64,034 → 63,620
down 0.6%
Renter share
30.4% → 32.6%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
65.6% → 66.6%
+1.0 pts
Median age
39.9 → 40.8
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in West Hartford, CT has climbed from $1,655 to $2,401, a 45.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $111,997 to $129,890 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.0% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 32.6% of households, compared with 30.4% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in West Hartford, 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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West Hartford rent by bedroom count

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About renting in West Hartford, CT

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in West Hartford is $2,401/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,280/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,870/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,250/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($129,890/yr), West Hartford ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hartford an affordable city for renters?

West Hartford is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,401/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($129,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Hartford falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in West Hartford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,401/mo in West Hartford. The local median household income is $129,890/yr, meaning the typical West Hartford household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in West Hartford?

Rent in West Hartford has increased 11.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does West Hartford rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

West Hartford is middle-of-the-pack for Connecticut for rent, ranking #21 out of 54 tracked cities at $2,401/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Hartford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Hartford ($2,401/mo): East Hartford ($1,564/mo), New Britain ($1,618/mo), Hartford ($1,632/mo).

What percentage of West Hartford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of West Hartford households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. West Hartford leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does West Hartford rent compare to the national average?

West Hartford's median rent of $2,401/mo is $439 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #21 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,401/mo, rent takes ~22% of West Hartford's median household income ($129,890/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Hartford 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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