Northwest Hills Planning Region
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Connecticut. Population: 3,652.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,114/mo
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,316/mo
+37% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,616/mo
+38% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,082/mo
+37% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,348/mo
+34% vs US
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,640
$4,387/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$64,640
$5,387/month gross
Other Counties in Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
1 BR: $2,100/mo
Capitol Planning Region
1 BR: $1,477/mo
Fairfield County
1 BR: —/mo
Middlesex County
1 BR: —/mo
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
1 BR: $1,591/mo
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
1 BR: $1,445/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.