Rent in Bristol, CT
Across Bristol's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,678 a month, with figures from $1,421–$1,800. The highest typical rent is in 06011 ($1,745) and the lowest in 06010 ($1,611). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region pay about 1.88% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,268 | $1,249–$1,290 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,288 | $1,099–$1,380 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,678 | $1,421–$1,800 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,077 | $1,689–$2,250 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,526 | $2,223–$2,680 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bristol ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bristol, CT?
- About $1,678 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,421–$1,800. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bristol, CT?
- About $1,288 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,099–$1,380. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bristol, CT?
- About $2,077 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,689–$2,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bristol, CT?
- About $1,268 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,249–$1,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bristol, CT?
- About $2,526 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,223–$2,680. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bristol ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 06011 has the highest typical rent at $1,745 a month, and 06010 the lowest at $1,611.
- What is the property tax rate in Bristol, CT?
- Owner-occupied homes in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region pay a typical 1.88% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bristol rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).