Capitol Planning Region
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Connecticut. Population: 3,148.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,286/mo
+44% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,477/mo
+54% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,865/mo
+59% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,236/mo
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,537/mo
+44% vs US
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
Other Counties in Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
1 BR: $2,100/mo
Fairfield County
1 BR: —/mo
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
1 BR: $1,591/mo
Tolland County
1 BR: —/mo
Western Connecticut Planning Region
1 BR: $2,100/mo
Litchfield County
1 BR: —/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.