Rent in Hamden, CT
Across Hamden's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,774 a month, with figures from $1,671–$2,274. The highest typical rent is in 06518 ($2,274) and the lowest in 06517 ($1,671). Owner-occupied homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region pay about 1.91% 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 | $1,526 | $634–$1,609 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,450 | $1,256–$1,743 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,774 | $1,671–$2,274 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,879 | $1,784–$2,602 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,321 | $2,276–$2,935 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Hamden ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Hamden, CT?
- About $1,774 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,671–$2,274. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Hamden, CT?
- About $1,450 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,256–$1,743. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Hamden, CT?
- About $1,879 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,784–$2,602. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Hamden, CT?
- About $1,526 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $634–$1,609. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Hamden, CT?
- About $2,321 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,276–$2,935. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Hamden ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 06518 has the highest typical rent at $2,274 a month, and 06517 the lowest at $1,671.
- What is the property tax rate in Hamden, CT?
- Owner-occupied homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region pay a typical 1.91% 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 Hamden rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).