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Biggest seasonal rent swings in Connecticut

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Connecticut cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Middletown ranks first, with a swing of 3.9% between February and July.
Across all 14 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,972/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

14 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	MiddletownCT Pop. 48KCompare →	3.9%	February	July	$1,962/mo
02	New LondonCT Pop. 28KCompare →	3.9%	January	September	$1,700/mo
03	DanburyCT Pop. 87KCompare →	3.7%	January	July	$2,587/mo
04	StamfordCT Pop. 137KCompare →	2.2%	January	July	$2,971/mo
05	MilfordCT Pop. 51KCompare →	2.1%	December	May	$2,506/mo
06	New HavenCT Pop. 134KCompare →	2.0%	December	June	$1,972/mo
07	West HavenCT Pop. 55KCompare →	1.9%	September	April	$1,919/mo
08	West HartfordCT Pop. 64KCompare →	1.7%	December	June	$2,361/mo
09	HartfordCT Pop. 121KCompare →	1.6%	March	November	$1,555/mo
10	NorwalkCT Pop. 92KCompare →	1.4%	January	August	$2,730/mo
11	BristolCT Pop. 61KCompare →	1.3%	December	May	$1,650/mo
12	WaterburyCT Pop. 115KCompare →	1.0%	July	October	$1,551/mo
13	New BritainCT Pop. 74KCompare →	0.8%	September	April	$1,661/mo
14	BridgeportCT Pop. 149KCompare →	0.6%	November	March	$2,020/mo