County FMR · HUD FY2025
Litchfield County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2025 Fair Market Rent for Litchfield County, CT - 33% above the US average.
- $1,219
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,507
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +5.1%
- YoY change
- +33%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Litchfield is the 1st cheapest of 8 counties in Connecticut by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #409 most expensive of 3,144 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.1% since FY 2024, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #409
- most expensive of 3,144 US counties (2BR)
- #1
- cheapest of 8 in Connecticut (2BR)
- -12%
- vs the state average
- $48,760
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11.2%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (43%).
FY 2025 HUD Fair Market Rent for Litchfield County, CT. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Litchfield County, Connecticut is $1,219 per month in FY 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,507/mo and a studio is $1,033/mo. This is 33% higher than the national average of $919 and 12% below the Connecticut average of $1,392.
Rent increased5.1% from FY 2024 ($1,160), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $48,760/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
FY 2025 HUD Fair Market Rents in Connecticut. Population: 3,626.
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Area LITCHFIELD·COUNTY·CT·CT
Litchfield County, CT: $1,219/mo 1BR · #409 of 3144 counties (2BR) · FY2025
- FMR-AREA CT
- 1BR-FMR $1,219
- 2BR-FMR $1,507
- RANK-MID #409
- YOY-SURGE +5.1%
- VSUS-HIGH +33%
- VS-ST-LOW -12% CT
- INC-NA Income n/a
- POP-SMALL 4K
- PHOTO-CLEAR Peer pending
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,097–$1,341
- FY-2025 FY2025
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Fair Market Rents (2025)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,006 | $1,033 | +$27 (+2.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,160 | $1,219 | +$59 (+5.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,484 | $1,507 | +$23 (+1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,819 | $1,884 | +$65 (+3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,024 | $2,152 | +$128 (+6.3%) |
Where Litchfield sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,144 HUD counties
$1,507 Top 13% higher than 87% of 3,144 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2025
How Litchfield compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Connecticut counties
- Fairfield
Fairfield County
$1,880 1BR FMR / mo
- New Haven
New Haven County
$1,569 1BR FMR / mo
- Hartford
Hartford County
$1,306 1BR FMR / mo
- Litchfield
Litchfield County
$1,219 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Litchfield is highlighted. Nearby Connecticut counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fairfield County ($1,880), New Haven County ($1,569), Hartford County ($1,306), Litchfield County (this county) ($1,219).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,219/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Connecticut BLS wages?
| Occupation | CT Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $130,870 | 11.2% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $130,230 | 11.2% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $101,590 | 14.4% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $89,630 | 16.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,820 | 17.7% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $78,740 | 18.6% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $76,790 | 19% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $63,260 | 23.1% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,700 | 24.9% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,260 | 31% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,190 | 33.1% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $37,160 | 39.4% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $36,800 | 39.8% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $35,350 | 41.4% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $33,980 | 43% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2025)
6-year Fair Market Rent history for Litchfield County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 5-year span HUD has tracked for Litchfield (FY 2020-2025), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 33.1% overall, from $916 to $1,219. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 8.8% (FY 2023).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 ↑5.1% | $1,033 | $1,219 | $1,507 |
| FY 2024 ↑8.7% | $1,006 | $1,160 | $1,484 |
| FY 2023 ↑8.8% | $925 | $1,067 | $1,384 |
| FY 2022 ↑3.3% | $850 | $981 | $1,280 |
| FY 2021 ↑3.7% | $806 | $950 | $1,222 |
| FY 2020 | $770 | $916 | $1,180 |
Where Litchfield County Ranks in Connecticut
Litchfield County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #1 of 8 counties in Connecticut. Nearest by rank: Litchfield County (this county) ($1,507), Windham County ($1,600), New London County ($1,625), Hartford County ($1,653).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Litchfield County, both outside Connecticut so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside CT (FY2025).
Nearby Counties in Connecticut
Largest counties by population in Connecticut
Showing the 8 largest of 16 other counties in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Litchfield County?
The FY 2025 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Litchfield County is $1,219 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,507 and a studio is $1,033.
How does Litchfield County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Litchfield County is 33% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,219 compared to $919 nationally.
Where does Litchfield County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2025 Fair Market Rent schedule, Litchfield County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,507 ranks #409 most expensive among 3,144 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Litchfield County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $48,760 ($4,063/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Litchfield County.
Is rent going up or down in Litchfield County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Litchfield County increased by 5.1% from FY 2024 to FY 2025, going from $1,160 to $1,219.
Which jobs can afford rent in Litchfield County?
Based on Connecticut BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,219/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Litchfield County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Litchfield County went from $916 in FY 2020 to $1,219 in FY 2025, a total change of +33.1% over 5 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Litchfield County?
In Litchfield County, the FY 2025 FMR of $1,219/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Litchfield County?
For Litchfield County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,219/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2025).
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Litchfield's FY2025 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2025 1-bedroom FMR of $1,219 implies about $48,760/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Connecticut counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- See where Litchfield ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2025.