The Connecticut rental market
Connecticut tracks median rent across 56 cities, ranging from Plainville at $1,460/mo to Westport at $7,221/mo. The state average of $2,412/mo runs about 23% above the national median of $1,965/mo.
Across Connecticut cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +8.8% over the past year. 41 of 60 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 19 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven.
Connecticut rent questions
What is the average rent in Connecticut?
The average median rent across 56 tracked cities in Connecticut is $2,412/mo, about 23% above the national median of $1,965/mo.
Which Connecticut city has the highest rent?
Westport has the highest median rent in Connecticut at $7,221/mo.
Which Connecticut city has the most affordable rent?
Plainville is the most affordable tracked city in Connecticut, with a median rent of $1,460/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Connecticut?
Across Connecticut cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +8.8% over the past year.
How does Connecticut rent compare to the rest of the country?
41 of 60 tracked Connecticut cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,965/mo, and 19 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Connecticut?
By population, the largest rental markets in Connecticut are Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.