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Average Rent in Connecticut

Connecticut is a state in United States. It ranks #7 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 6 metropolitan areas in Connecticut, 17 counties, 5 congressional districts, 197 zip codes, and 159 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Connecticut is $2,296 which represents a decrease of -0.56% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Connecticut to rent places is Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT MSA with an average rent of $3,290. The least expensive metropolitan area in Connecticut to rent places is Willimantic, CT MSA with an average rent of $1,603.

The most expensive county in Connecticut to rent places is Western Ct County with an average rent of $3,987. The least expensive county in Connecticut to rent places is Windham County with an average rent of $1,624.

The most expensive zip code in Connecticut to rent places is 06840 with an average rent of $8,000. The least expensive zip code in Connecticut to rent places is 06702 with an average rent of $1,189.

The most expensive city in Connecticut to rent places is New Canaan, CT with an average rent of $8,250. The least expensive city in Connecticut to rent places is Vernon, CT with an average rent of $1,125.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Connecticut currently stands at $2,296.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically New Haven, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,157. This represents a difference of -6% when compared to Connecticut.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of New Haven-Milford, CT MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,161, showing a less expensive of -6% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,870. This constitutes a less expensive by -19% when compared to the rent in Connecticut.
$2,296
Connecticut
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$2,157
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New Haven, county
$2,161
-6%
New Haven-Milford, CT MSA, msa
$1,870
-19%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 28 2026

Zip Codes in Connecticut

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

06840$8,000
06807$7,083
06880$6,943
06831$6,658
06903$5,819
06824$5,104
06897$4,904
06830$4,807
06763$4,425
06877$4,242

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

06424$1,350
06795$1,350
06334$1,334
06063$1,300
06241$1,300
06907$1,300
06062$1,270
06234$1,250
06098$1,211
06702$1,189

Cities in Connecticut

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

New Canaan, CT$8,250
New Canaan, CT$7,500
Cos Cob, CT$7,083
Westport, CT$6,943
Greenwich, CT$5,345
Wilton, CT$4,904
Fairfield, CT$4,758
Morris, CT$4,425
Ridgefield, CT$4,242
Ellington, CT$4,200

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Canaan, CT$1,350
East Hampton, CT$1,350
Watertown, CT$1,350
Bozrah, CT$1,334
Barkhamsted, CT$1,300
Dayville, CT$1,300
Plainville, CT$1,270
Brooklyn, CT$1,250
Winsted, CT$1,211
Vernon, CT$1,125
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