Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Connecticut — FY2026

U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Connecticut. Highest 2-bedroom FMR first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Studio 2BR 4BR
1 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA CT $1,731 $2,511 $3,598
2 New Haven, CT MSA CT $1,372 $1,969 $2,872
3 Norwich-New London, CT HUD Metro FMR Area CT $1,287 $1,866 $2,988
4 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT HUD Metro FMR Area CT $1,286 $1,865 $2,537
5 Clinton town, CT Exception Area CT $1,286 $1,865 $2,539
6 Deep River town, CT Exception Area CT $1,286 $1,865 $2,539
7 Essex town, CT Exception Area CT $1,286 $1,865 $2,539
8 Killingworth town, CT Exception Area CT $1,286 $1,865 $2,539
9 Old Saybrook town, CT Exception Area CT $1,286 $1,865 $2,539
10 Westbrook town, CT Exception Area CT $1,286 $1,865 $2,539
11 Seymour town, CT Exception Area CT $1,246 $1,788 $2,864
12 Beacon Falls town, CT Exception Area CT $1,246 $1,788 $2,864
13 Cheshire town, CT Exception Area CT $1,279 $1,788 $2,608
14 Ansonia town, CT Exception Area CT $1,246 $1,788 $2,864
15 Waterbury-Shelton, CT MSA CT $1,246 $1,788 $2,608
16 Derby town, CT Exception Area CT $1,246 $1,788 $2,864
17 Oxford town, CT Exception Area CT $1,246 $1,788 $2,864