Studio Apartment Rent in West Hartford, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Hartford, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $2,437 and +1% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in West 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 West Hartford
Compare West 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 | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than West Hartford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs West Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, CT | 9.2 mi | $1,540 | +$260 (+20%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 13.6 mi | $1,430 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Southington, CT | 14.2 mi | $1,160 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Middletown, CT | 15.6 mi | $1,170 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Meriden, CT | 16.3 mi | $1,260 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Waterbury, CT | 25.6 mi | $978 | $-302 (-24%) |
| Westfield, MA | 27.1 mi | $1,000 | $-280 (-22%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 28.3 mi | $970 | $-310 (-24%) |
| Torrington, CT | 28.3 mi | $960 | $-320 (-25%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 29.4 mi | $1,130 | $-150 (-12%) |
| Branford, CT | 33.3 mi | $1,500 | +$220 (+17%) |
| Seymour, CT | 35.9 mi | $1,090 | $-190 (-15%) |
Studio rent in West Hartford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in West Hartford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in West Hartford, Connecticut is $1,280 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $2,437.
What income do you need to afford a studio in West Hartford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Hartford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
West Hartford's studio median of $1,280 is +1% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Hartford rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with studio data, West Hartford ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near West Hartford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Southington ($1,160), Middletown ($1,170), Meriden ($1,260).