Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West
380 Mather St,
Hamden, CT 06514
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,950 - $3,275
Rental Market Trends in Hamden, CT
What is the average rent in Hamden, CT?
$1,829/month
Average Rent
769 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Hamden, CT is $1,829 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,577/month, making Hamden one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hamden, you can expect to pay about $1,440 per month for a studio, $1,829 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,247 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,699 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hamden, CT?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $38 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Hamden, CT
Last Updated April 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
54%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
21%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hamden, CT?
Because the average rent in Hamden is $1,829, you’ll want to make about $6,096 per month or $73,152 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Hamden, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hamden, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.