Average Rent In Connecticut For December 2020
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What is the average rent in Connecticut?
According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Connecticut for December 2020 is $1,800. With an averge apartment size of 1,299 sqft, the average price per square foot in Connecticut is $1.385.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Connecticut rent costs 9.1% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Connecticut ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Connecticut Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Connecticut
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As you would expect, the median price for rent in Connecticut increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Connecticut clocking in at $1,300, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $2,100 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,425 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $525/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Connecticut check out:
- Best Places To Live In Connecticut
- Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut
- Most Dangerous Cities In Connecticut
Month Over Month Connecticut Rent Statistics
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M-o-M Increase
Connecticut has experienced a $0 change in rent over the past month going from $1,800 to $1,800. That change comes out to 0.0%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Connecticut:
Year Over Year Connecticut Rent Statistics
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Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Connecticut changed $100 from $1,700 to $1,800. A change of $100 means that rents changed 5.9% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Connecticut:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Connecticut
Population: 128,851
Median Rent: $1,823
More on Stamford: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 88,537
Median Rent: $1,671
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Population: 52,331
Median Rent: $1,659
More on Milford: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 84,573
Median Rent: $1,502
More on Danbury: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 41,282
Median Rent: $1,392
More on Shelton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 147,586
Median Rent: $1,221
More on Bridgeport: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 130,884
Median Rent: $1,216
More on New Haven: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 12,700
Median Rent: $1,210
More on Derby: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 55,044
Median Rent: $1,199
More on West Haven: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Population: 46,747
Median Rent: $1,170
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About Chris Kolmar
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