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Berlin, CT

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Experience true New England in this Hartford County town

Historic Accessible Great Schools Family-Friendly

Just to the west of the Connecticut River sits Berlin. Situated in central Connecticut, it’s a town with a rich history and unmistakable image. Farmington Ave. displays a number of the town’s attractions, including a number of locally owned businesses and cafes such as The Avenue and Josie’s Corner.

Berlin is popular with families thanks to its excellent school system and peaceful atmosphere. In the western corner sits Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve, providing opportunities for climbing and hiking to adventurers of all ages.

The borough is filled with inspiring homes and amazing apartments, most of which vary in style from Classical Revival to Federal. Middletown and Hartford are easily accessed from Berlin thanks to the I-91 and I-84.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Berlin, CT is $1,950 for a studio, $2,941 for one bedroom, and $3,098 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berlin has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,941/month
1,161 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Richard D. Hubbard School

Public

Grades K-5

227 Students

8
out of 10

Mary E. Griswold School

Public

Grades PK-5

528 Students

7
out of 10

Emma Hart Willard School

Public

Grades PK-5

437 Students

5
out of 10

Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

582 Students

6
out of 10

Berlin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

858 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New Britain Youth Museum
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Dinosaur State Park
  • Van Vleck Observatory
  • Wadsworth Falls State Park

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.