Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA metro area. Population: 6,934.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,286/mo
↑ 13.5% YoY
+44% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,477/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
+54% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,865/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
+59% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,236/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,537/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
+44% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,133 | $1,286 | +$153 (+13.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,306 | $1,477 | +$171 (+13.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,653 | $1,865 | +$212 (+12.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,992 | $2,236 | +$244 (+12.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,363 | $2,537 | +$174 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$59,080
$4,923/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$74,600
$6,217/month gross
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.