What is the average apartment size in Bristol?

The average size for a Bristol, CT apartment is 863 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bristol?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Bristol is $1,638 per month, a 3.69% increase from last year’s average of $1,580.

What is the average apartment size in Bristol?

The typical apartment in Bristol offers about 863 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bristol, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bristol?

The typical rent budget in Bristol ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bristol?

In Bristol, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bristol is $1,638, a 3.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,580.

One-bedroom apartments provide 781 square feet for $1,552, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,703 offer 921 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,248 sq ft) for $1,960, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bristol, CT

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,638	863 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,552	781 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,703	921 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,960	1,248 sq. ft.

Bristol, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Bristol, CT have increased by 3.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,580 to $1,638.

What's the typical rent budget in Bristol, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Bristol, CT (55%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bristol, CT?

8,722 or 35% of the households in Bristol, CT are renter-occupied while 16,015 or 65% are owner-occupied.

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How Bristol Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bristol	$1,638
Norwalk	$2,757
New Haven	$2,334
Stamford	$2,962
Meriden	$1,655
Bridgeport	$1,703
Middletown	$1,883
Waterbury	$1,476
Norwich	$1,618
New London	$1,718
Danbury	$2,481
Hartford	$1,609
New Britain	$1,531
West Hartford	$2,180
Wethersfield	$1,880
Simsbury Town	$2,469
Hamden	$2,100
Downtown Hartford	$1,902
Farmington	$2,167
Rocky Hill	$1,853
Bloomfield Town	$2,445

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bristol apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.