Highest Rent in Connecticut

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Highest Rent — Connecticut

1 Noroton $3,501

2 Daniels Farm $3,501

3 Old Greenwich $3,501

4 New Canaan $3,501

5 Cos Cob $2,574

6 Riverside $2,419

7 Byram $2,392

8 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) $2,330

9 Stamford $2,207

10 Simsbury Center $2,177

11 Trumbull Center $2,163

12 Staples $2,142

13 Greenwich $2,121

14 Orange $2,016

15 Norwalk $2,010

16 Sandy Hook $1,875

17 Ridgefield $1,834

18 Milford $1,820

19 Danbury $1,804

20 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park $1,776

21 Glastonbury Center $1,703

22 West Hartford $1,665

23 Shelton $1,661

24 Sherwood Manor $1,656

25 Storrs $1,612

26 North Haven $1,578

27 Northford $1,541

28 Southwood Acres $1,493

29 Newington $1,487

30 Bethel $1,471

31 East Haven $1,454

32 Derby $1,453

33 New Haven $1,442

34 New Milford $1,422

35 Kensington $1,418

36 Branford Center $1,414

37 Hazardville $1,407

38 Bridgeport $1,405

39 Ansonia $1,405

40 Middletown $1,392

41 West Haven $1,389

42 Oakville $1,378

43 Thompsonville $1,364

44 Manchester $1,357

45 Naugatuck $1,309

46 Bristol $1,305

47 Wethersfield $1,303

48 New London $1,303

49 Windsor Locks $1,290

50 Meriden $1,243

51 Wallingford Center $1,243

52 Hartford $1,221

53 Norwich $1,203

54 Winsted $1,193

55 New Britain $1,187

56 East Hartford $1,184

57 Waterbury $1,180

58 Groton $1,179

59 Pawcatuck $1,152

60 Rockville $1,137

61 Terryville $1,130

62 Putnam $1,124

63 Portland $1,112

64 Torrington $1,101

65 Cheshire Village $1,090

66 Willimantic $1,060

Cities with the highest rents in Connecticut reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Noroton leads with a median rent of $3,501 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Noroton pay $3,501/month — that's $42,012 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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