The Pennant at North Crossing
1212 Main St,
Hartford, CT 06103
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,806 - $3,353
Rental Market Trends in Hartford, CT
What is the average rent in Hartford, CT?
$1,295/month
Average Rent
665 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Hartford, CT is $1,295 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/month, making renting in Hartford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hartford, you can expect to pay about $1,195 per month for a studio, $1,295 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,541 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,310 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hartford, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $27 more 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 Hartford, CT
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
6%
Below $700/month
35%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford?
Based on current rent prices, Barry Square, Behind the Rocks and South West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hartford.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hartford?
Based on current rent prices, Parkville, Downtown Hartford and South Meadows are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hartford.
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Which Hartford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hartford with the most apartments available are Downtown Hartford, Parkville and Asylum Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hartford, CT?
Because the average rent in Hartford is $1,295, you’ll want to make about $4,316 per month or $51,792 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Hartford, CT is 2.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hartford is 8.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,195 - $1,541. You can expect to pay 1.8% more for groceries, 29.2% more for utilities, and 3.2% less for transportation.
How does Hartford, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hartford, 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.
Studio
$691/month
$1,643/month
One Bedroom
$1,045/month
$1,162/month
Two Bedroom
$1,202/month
$1,179/month
Three Bedroom
$1,468/month
$1,477/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.