Live Market Data · RentCast
Connecticut Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,425
2 Bedrooms
$1,800
3 Bedrooms
$2,148
YoY Trend
-7.5%
Days on Market
64d
Hartford
06106
1BR$1,250
2BR$1,600
3BR$1,795
YoY
-5.9%
DOM
73.09d
Listings
197
New Haven
06516
1BR$1,600
2BR$2,000
3BR$2,500
YoY
-9.1%
DOM
55.12d
Listings
145
Connecticut Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Connecticut
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 75 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Connecticut security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
💰
Maximum Deposit
2 months (1 month if 62+)
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
📋
Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
Yes (check locally)
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Connecticut law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No statewide rent control
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Right to cure
→Repair & deduct
→Summary process protections
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Connecticut before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Radon
📄 Flood zone
Rent Control Status
Connecticut rent increase and rent control laws
✅
No Rent Control in Connecticut
Connecticut has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms). Late fees are subject to a cap: 5% after 9-day grace.
Connecticut Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Connecticut?+
The average eviction timeline in Connecticut is 75 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $175.
What is the security deposit limit in Connecticut?+
In Connecticut, the security deposit maximum is 2 months (1 month if 62+). Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Connecticut have rent control?+
No. Connecticut has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Connecticut?+
Landlords in Connecticut must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
Compare Similar States
States with comparable landlord-friendliness scores