What is the average apartment size in Ellington?

The average size for a Ellington, CT apartment is 1,071 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 Ellington?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ellington is $1,954 per month, a 6.71% increase from last year’s average of $1,831.

What is the average apartment size in Ellington?

The typical apartment in Ellington offers about 1,071 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ellington, CT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Ellington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ellington?

In Ellington, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ellington is $1,954, a 6.71% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,831.

One-bedroom apartments provide 869 square feet for $1,716, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,336 offer 1,397 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ellington, CT

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,954	1,071 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,716	869 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,336	1,397 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ellington, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Ellington, CT have increased by 6.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,831 to $1,954.

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

The largest share of rentals in Ellington, CT (45%) 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 Ellington, CT?

1,834 or 29% of the households in Ellington, CT are renter-occupied while 4,468 or 71% are owner-occupied.

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How Ellington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ellington	$1,954
Norwalk	$2,836
New Haven	$2,287
Stamford	$2,955
Bridgeport	$1,712
Meriden	$1,650
Middletown	$1,866
Waterbury	$1,489
Norwich	$1,600
New London	$1,682
West Haven	$1,549
Hartford	$1,592
Manchester	$2,008
Vernon	$1,693
West Hartford	$2,168
Farmington	$2,134
Downtown Hartford	$1,862
Rocky Hill	$1,877
Simsbury Town	$2,437
Bloomfield Town	$2,415
Glastonbury Town	$2,494

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 Ellington 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.