Connecticut Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Northeast region · 20 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Connecticut has 20 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,827/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,601 (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT) to $2,511 (Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT). That median is $852 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Connecticut #6 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Connecticut median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,283 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,461 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,827 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,223 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,574 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $2,027.
Every FMR area in Connecticut
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $1,286 | $1,477 | $1,865 | $2,236 | $2,537 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $1,731 | $2,100 | $2,511 | $3,036 | $3,598 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Connecticut for FY2026?
Connecticut has 20 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,827 per month, ranging from $1,601 (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT) to $2,511 (Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Connecticut area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Connecticut is $2,511 in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, and the lowest is $1,601 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Connecticut expensive for renters compared with other states?
Connecticut's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,827 is $852 above the national median FMR of $975 (+87%). It ranks #6 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Connecticut?
Public housing agencies in Connecticut set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20