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.

FMR filing desk

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)

Studio
State avg: $1,189 · US avg: $854
$1,033/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY -13% vs state +21% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,392 · US avg: $919
$1,219/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY -12% vs state +33% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,728 · US avg: $1,130
$1,507/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY -13% vs state +33% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $2,131 · US avg: $1,469
$1,884/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY -12% vs state +28% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,571 · US avg: $1,693
$2,152/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY -16% vs state +27% vs US

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

$600–$800: 26 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,683 counties (54%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 595 counties (19%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 339 counties (11%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 155 counties (5%). This entry sits in this band. $1,600–$1,800: 120 counties (4%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 122 counties (4%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 36 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 35 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 12 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 12 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 4 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

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).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2025

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
Salaries: BLS OES (Connecticut) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

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).

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025 $1,219
Litchfield County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2025
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
Total change (5yr): +33.1%
Annualized: +5.9%/yr
1 BR: $916 → $1,219

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).

Litchfield County (this county)
2 BR: $1,507/mo
Windham County
2 BR: $1,600/mo
New London County
2 BR: $1,625/mo
Hartford County
2 BR: $1,653/mo

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).

Lehigh County
PA · 2 BR $1,507/mo
Northampton County
PA · 2 BR $1,507/mo
Carbon County
PA · 2 BR $1,507/mo
Fresno County
CA · 2 BR $1,505/mo

Nearby Counties in Connecticut

Largest counties by population in Connecticut

Showing the 8 largest of 16 other counties in Connecticut.

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
1 BR: -/mo Pop: 148,012
Western Connecticut Planning Region
1 BR: -/mo Pop: 20,498
Fairfield County
1 BR: $1,880/mo Pop: 19,822
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
1 BR: -/mo Pop: 18,951
New Haven County
1 BR: $1,569/mo Pop: 18,709
Hartford County
1 BR: $1,306/mo Pop: 18,302
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
1 BR: -/mo Pop: 5,280
Windham County
1 BR: $1,220/mo Pop: 4,233
View all 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).

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

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.