Average Rent in Hartford, CT
9 apartment buildings, 120 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Hartford, CTCheapest
$1,200/mo
Garden Hill Apartments
Properties
9
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Units
120
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Hartford, CT.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hartford, CT Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Garden Hill Apartments
195 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
Vodock Apartments
50 Gillett St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
Park View Towers
967 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
West Hartford Collection
839 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA
179 Allyn
179 Allyn St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Woodcliff Estates
181 Nutmeg Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA
777 Main Street
777 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Hill Apartments 195 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1.98/ft² | 4.1 (220) | 8 |
| 2 | Vodock Apartments 50 Gillett St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA | $1,245 | $1,567 | $1.48/ft² | 4.8 (6) | 31 |
| 3 | Park View Towers 967 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA | $1,295 | $1,310 | -- | 4.4 (42) | 2 |
| 4 | West Hartford Collection 839 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA | $1,399 | $1,802 | $2.05/ft² | 4.5 (10) | 8 |
| 5 | 179 Allyn 179 Allyn St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA | $1,425 | $1,470 | $2.33/ft² | 4.7 (20) | 5 |
| 6 | Woodcliff Estates 181 Nutmeg Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA | $1,446 | $1,617 | $1.86/ft² | 3.9 (514) | 42 |
| 7 | 777 Main Street 777 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA | $1,555 | $1,789 | $2.86/ft² | 4.4 (38) | 18 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Garden Hill Apartments
4.1 (220)195 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
Vodock Apartments
4.8 (6)50 Gillett St, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
Park View Towers
4.4 (42)967 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, USA
West Hartford Collection
4.5 (10)839 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA
179 Allyn
4.7 (20)179 Allyn St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Woodcliff Estates
3.9 (514)181 Nutmeg Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA
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Hartford, CT neighborhoods
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Hartford, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,634 per month, based on 120 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,200 at Garden Hill Apartments to $2,400 at Vodock Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,537/mo | $1,245/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $1,561/mo | $1,200/mo | 49 |
| 2 Bed | $1,715/mo | $1,250/mo | 47 |
| 3 Bed | $1,800/mo | $1,450/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Hartford, CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hartford, CT averages $1,561/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,715/mo. At the local median household income of $45,300, that works out to 43% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hartford, CT at $1,221/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hartford, CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hartford, CT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,634/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,200/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Hartford, CT is $45,300 , about 42% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hartford, CT
Overall prices in Hartford, CT runs above the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hartford, CT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,634 |
| Utilities | $472 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,125 |
| Healthcare | $549 |
| Other goods and services | $878 |
| Estimated total | $5,189/mo |
Population
119,970
Median household income
$45,300
Census median rent
$1,221/mo
Census rent burden
34.8%
Median age
33.4
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Connecticut
How Hartford, CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Hartford, CT | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,400 | +108% | -2.1% | 16 |
| Danbury, CT | $2,741 | +68% | -2.8% | 11 |
| Norwalk, CT | $3,268 | +100% | -3.3% | 9 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $2,454 | +50% | -25% | 7 |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,715 | +5% | -0.9% | 7 |
| Meriden, CT | $1,950 | +19% | +11.7% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hartford, CT?
The average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,634 per month, based on 120 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Hartford, CT?
The median asking rent in Hartford, CT is $1,620 per month, computed from 120 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,634/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hartford, CT?
The lowest available rent in Hartford, CT starts at $1,200 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT?
1-bedroom apartments in Hartford, CT average $1,561/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,200/mo across 49 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in Hartford, CT average $1,715/mo. Units start from $1,250/mo across 47 units currently listed.
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