Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Connecticut
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Connecticut is Waterbury, where the median 1-bedroom asks $1,200/month, 27% below the statewide median of about $1,650. The most expensive is Greenwich at $2,972/month.
Across the 17 Connecticut cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $1,200 in Waterbury to $2,972 in Greenwich, 2.5 times as much. 9 of 17 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,650. The largest rental market, Hartford (1,880 listings), has a median of $1,300, 21% below the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Connecticut
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury | $1,200 | $1,550 | 1,099 | -27% |
| 2 | Torrington | $1,275 | $1,650 | 199 | -23% |
| 3 | Hartford | $1,300 | $1,550 | 1,880 | -21% |
| 4 | Bristol | $1,300 | $1,700 | 332 | -21% |
| 5 | New Britain | $1,400 | $1,650 | 772 | -15% |
| 6 | New London | $1,472 | $1,650 | 205 | -11% |
| 7 | West Haven | $1,500 | $1,950 | 213 | -9% |
| 8 | Middletown | $1,550 | $1,762 | 240 | -6% |
| 9 | Bridgeport | $1,600 | $1,999 | 950 | -3% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Connecticut
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Connecticut?
- As of October 17, 2026, Waterbury has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Connecticut cities we rank, at $1,200/month. Next are Torrington ($1,275) and Hartford ($1,300).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Connecticut?
- As of October 17, 2026, Greenwich has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Connecticut cities we rank, at $2,972/month, 80% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Connecticut?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,650/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate