Average Rent in Hartford, CT
6 apartment buildings, 42 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,694/mo
Cheapest
$1,412/mo
Properties
6
Units
42
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Hartford, CT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hartford, CT Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Woodcliff Estates
181 Nutmeg Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA
777 Main Street
777 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
179 Allyn
179 Allyn St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
One Glastonbury Place
10 Glastonbury Pl, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
Park and Main
20 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
The Camelot
900 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodcliff Estates 181 Nutmeg Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA | $1,412 | $1,627 | $1.87 | 3.9 (514) | 31 |
| 2 | 777 Main Street 777 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA | $1,555 | $1,882 | $2.86 | 4.4 (38) | 11 |
| 3 | 179 Allyn 179 Allyn St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (20) | 0 |
| 4 | One Glastonbury Place 10 Glastonbury Pl, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.7 (45) | 0 |
| 5 | Park and Main 20 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (71) | 0 |
| 6 | The Camelot 900 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (25) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Woodcliff Estates
3.9 (514)181 Nutmeg Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA
777 Main Street
4.4 (38)777 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
179 Allyn
4.7 (20)179 Allyn St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
One Glastonbury Place
4.7 (45)10 Glastonbury Pl, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
Park and Main
4.4 (71)20 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
The Camelot
4.6 (25)900 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA
Hartford, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,694 per month, based on 42 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,412 at Woodcliff Estates to $1,555 at 777 Main Street.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,684/mo | $1,555/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $1,593/mo | $1,412/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,783/mo | $1,687/mo | 19 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,593/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,783/mo. At the local median household income of $45,300, that works out to 45% 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 39% 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
$68,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,694/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,412/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Hartford, CT is $45,300 , about 44% 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) | $1,694 |
| Utilities | $472 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,125 |
| Healthcare | $549 |
| Other goods and services | $878 |
| Estimated total | $5,249/mo |
Population
119,970
Median household income
$45,300
Census median rent
$1,221/mo
Rent as % of income
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,231 | +91% | 11 |
| Norwalk, CT | $3,020 | +78% | 10 |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,797 | +6% | 6 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $2,855 | +69% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hartford, CT?
The average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,694 per month, based on 42 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hartford, CT?
The lowest available rent in Hartford, CT starts at $1,412 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT?
1-bedroom apartments in Hartford, CT average $1,593/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,412/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hartford, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in Hartford, CT average $1,783/mo. Units start from $1,687/mo across 19 units currently listed.
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