PlainRent

Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT MSA

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT MSA metro area. Population: 2,373.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$1,287/mo
↑ 15.5% YoY +44% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,496/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY +56% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,866/mo
↑ 14.8% YoY +59% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,406/mo
↑ 14.2% YoY +58% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,988/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY +70% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,114 $1,287 +$173 (+15.5%)
1 Bedroom $1,326 $1,496 +$170 (+12.8%)
2 Bedroom $1,625 $1,866 +$241 (+14.8%)
3 Bedroom $2,107 $2,406 +$299 (+14.2%)
4 Bedroom $2,723 $2,988 +$265 (+9.7%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$59,840
$4,987/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$74,640
$6,220/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.