Hartford, CT Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Hartford is $1,209, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Hartford, CT
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,209 | 3% | 798 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Hartford, CT apartment is 798 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. 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.
Hartford, CT Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7002%
- $701-$1,00035%
- $1,001-$1,50045%
- $1,501-$2,00014%
- > $2,0005%
Hartford, CT Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households41%
- Owner-occupied Households58%
19,214 or 41% of the households in Hartford, CT are renter-occupied while 26,608 or 58% are owner-occupied.
Hartford, CT Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2019 | Sep / 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | $1,181 | $1,209 |
| National | $1,431 |
Average Rent in Hartford, CT By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| South Meadows | $929 |
| South End Hartford | $929 |
| Upper Albany | $930 |
| Blue Hills | $936 |
| West End Hartford | $936 |
| Asylum Hill | $936 |
| North East Hartford | $937 |
| North Meadows | $942 |
| Clay Arsenal | $942 |
| South West Hartford | $1,181 |
| South Green | $1,181 |
| Sheldon Charter Oak | $1,181 |
| Barry Square | $1,181 |
| Parkville | $1,200 |
| Frog Hollow | $1,200 |
| Behind the Rocks | $1,200 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford are South End Hartford, where the average rent goes for $929/month, South Meadows, where renters pay $929/mo on average, and Upper Albany, where the average rent goes for $930/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Blue Hills ($936), Asylum Hill ($936), and West End Hartford ($936), where the asking prices are below the average Hartford rent of $1,209/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Hartford are Behind the Rocks ($1,200), Frog Hollow ($1,200) and Parkville ($1,200).
Hartford | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Asylum Hill is 21% lower than in Barry Square
Asylum Hill rent is 23% lower than Hartford average
| Average Rent | $936 |
|---|
Barry Square rent is 2% lower than Hartford average
| Average Rent | $1,181 |
|---|
How Does Hartford Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $1,209 | 3% |
| New Britain | $1,086 | n/a |
| Bristol | $1,021 | n/a |
| West Hartford | $1,293 | n/a |
| Rocky Hill | $1,414 | n/a |
| Bloomfield | $1,594 | n/a |
| Bloomfield Town | $1,594 | n/a |
| Downtown Hartford | $1,387 | n/a |
| Manchester | $1,379 | n/a |
| Simsbury Town | $1,434 | n/a |
| Windsor | $1,424 | n/a |
For more information about the Hartford rental trends, check out our monthly rent report