Average Rent In Connecticut For January 2024
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Connecticut?
The average rent in Connecticut for January 2024 is $1,577, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - January 3, 2024. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Connecticut is $1,654. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Connecticut is $1,306.
Compared to the national average of $1,379, Connecticut rent costs 14.4% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Connecticut ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Connecticut Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | CT | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,577 | $1,379 | 14.4% |
| M-o-M Change | -$10 | -$11 | -9.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $53 | -$14 | -478.6% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.6% | -0.8% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 3.5% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Connecticut
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Connecticut increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Connecticut clocking in at $1,306, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,654 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $827/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Connecticut check out:
- Best Places To Live In Connecticut
- Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut
- Most Dangerous Cities In Connecticut
Month Over Month Connecticut Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Connecticut has experienced a -$10 change in rent over the past month going from $1,587 to $1,577. That change comes out to -0.6%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$11 in the past month or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Connecticut:
Year Over Year Connecticut Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Connecticut changed $53 from $1,524 to $1,577. A change of $53 means that rents changed 3.5% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Connecticut:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Connecticut
Population: 128,851
Median Rent: $1,823
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Population: 88,537
Median Rent: $1,671
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Population: 52,331
Median Rent: $1,659
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Population: 84,573
Median Rent: $1,502
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Population: 41,282
Median Rent: $1,392
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Population: 147,586
Median Rent: $1,221
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Population: 130,884
Median Rent: $1,216
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Population: 12,700
Median Rent: $1,210
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Population: 55,044
Median Rent: $1,199
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Population: 46,747
Median Rent: $1,170
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