{"id":86675,"date":"2025-05-06T14:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=86675"},"modified":"2025-05-06T14:12:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:12:28","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-connecticut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-connecticut\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Affordable Places to Live in Connecticut in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its charming coastal towns and cities, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24468\/CT\/Mystic\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mystic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13410\/CT\/New-Haven\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Haven<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, scenic coastlines and the lush Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut is one of the many East Coast states with plenty to offer its residents. If you\u2019re currently living in or are considering moving to the state, then chances are you have a budget you\u2019d like to stay under when it comes to renting or buying a home. When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/Connecticut\/housing-market\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying a home in Connecticut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the median home sale price is $414,900.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that price doesn\u2019t fit into your budget, don\u2019t worry. Redfin has compiled a list of the 10 most affordable places to live in Connecticut. And they all have a median home sale price under the state\u2019s average. So, read on to learn what cities are in the top 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267.jpg\" alt=\"downtown waterbury connecticut at night_getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267-229x150.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267-962x630.jpg 962w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/WaterburyCT_GettyImages-1456649267-458x300.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Waterbury<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $265,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$179 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,340 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$46,329 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hartford (25 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20096\/CT\/Waterbury\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterbury, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/Waterbury\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterbury, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $265,000, Waterbury lands the number one spot as the most affordable place to live in Connecticut. About 25 miles away from Hartford, the nearest major metro, Waterbury is home to roughly 114,400 people. Living in Waterbury, you can spend the afternoon at Hamilton Park, tour some of the museums like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mattmuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mattatuck Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Holy Land USA Waterbury, or have a meal at one of the local restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: East Hartford<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $277,500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$213<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,125 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $59,954 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hartford (4 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/22560\/CT\/East-Hartford\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Hartford, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/East-Hartford\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Hartford, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second on our list of affordable places to live in Connecticut is East Hartford. With a population of close to 50,700, living in East Hartford is a great option for those looking for a mid-sized city. If you\u2019re going to call East Hartford home, plan time to check out the Great River Park where you\u2019ll find views of Connecticut River, explore Wickham Park, and visit the restaurants in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Hartford Connecticut skyline at dusk. Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. Hartford is known for its attractive architectural styles and being the Insurance capital of the United States.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004-222x150.jpg 222w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004-934x630.jpg 934w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/downtown-hartford-ct-GettyImages-183063004-445x300.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Hartford<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $293,500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$139 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,651 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36,154 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9406\/CT\/Hartford\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hartford, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/Hartford\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hartford, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming in as the third most affordable city to live in Connecticut is Hartford. When living in this city of 121,100 people, you can visit one of the museums like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewadsworth.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marktwainhouse.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mark Twain House &amp; Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, spend the afternoon at Bushnell Park, or stroll through downtown and the riverfront.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hartford-ct-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular Hartford, CT, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Meriden<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$297,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $220<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,200 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$58,472 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hartford (20 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11851\/CT\/Meriden\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meriden, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/Meriden\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meriden, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fourth is the city of Meriden, which has about 60,800 residents. The median home sale price is $297,000 which is about $120K less than the median home sale price in Connecticut. If you find yourself moving here, hike along the Meridian Linear Trail, check out parks like Hubbard Park, Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park, and Meriden Green, or visit the shops in the heart of Meriden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: New Britain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$300,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $180<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,434 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $36,154 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hartford (10 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12956\/CT\/New-Britain\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Britain, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/New-Britain\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Britain, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great area to add to your list is New Britain. With 74,100 residents, moving to this affordable city gives you the perks of city-life without living in a major metropolitan area. Living in New Britain, you can explore one of the countless museums like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbmaa.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Britain Museum of American Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nbindustrial.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Britain Industrial Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and check out Stanley Quarter Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT.jpg\" alt=\"Hubbard Park Meriden, CT\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meriden-CT-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Bristol<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $318,385<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $204<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,250<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$68,485 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hartford (20 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2175\/CT\/Bristol\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bristol, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/Bristol\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bristol, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next city is Bristol, where you\u2019ll find the home prices are about $100K less than the state\u2019s average. Bristol has about 60,800 residents and is a great city to consider buying a home in this year. Whether you visit museums like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecarouselmuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Carousel Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ctvisit.com\/listings\/american-clock-watch-museum\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Clock &amp; Watch Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out Birge Pond and Page Park, and explore the downtown area with shops and restaurants, there are many activities to do and see in this city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: New Haven<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$350,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $188<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $2,470 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $44,507 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY (70 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13410\/CT\/New-Haven\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Haven, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/New-Haven\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Haven, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the seventh spot is New Haven, another one of the affordable places to live in Connecticut. This city has a population of 134,000 and you can visit Yale University to explore the campus grounds, tour the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/peabody.yale.edu\/home\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peabody Museum of Natural History<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the Knights of Columbus Museum, and stop by the Beinecke Rare Book &amp; Manuscript Library. You\u2019ll have plenty of activities to explore during your free time living in New Haven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt; Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/new-haven-ct-neighborhoods\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Popular New Haven, CT, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Bridgeport\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Collage-Maker-07-Feb-2023-08.38-PM-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: West Haven<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$376,500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$239 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,595 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$64,255 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Haven (5 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20545\/CT\/West-Haven\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Haven, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/West-Haven\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Haven, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve lived in Connecticut for some time, chances are you know of our eighth city \u2013 West Haven. About 55,600 people live in West Haven, located just five miles west of New Haven. Be sure to spend a sunny beach day at Sea Bluff Beach, explore the Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary, or visit museums like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wardheitmann.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ward Heitmann House Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once living in West Haven.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Bridgeport<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$385,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$213<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,975 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$47,484 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY (60 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/2070\/CT\/Bridgeport\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridgeport, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/Bridgeport\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridgeport, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great place to consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/pros-and-cons-of-living-in-connecticut\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Connecticut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Bridgeport where the population is about 148,600. Popular things to do in Bridgeport include walking out to the Fayerweather Island Lighthouse, spending the day at Seaside Beach, visiting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beardsleyzoo.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecticut\u2019s Beardsley Zoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and checking out downtown Bridgeport where you\u2019ll find restaurants, museums, and shops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Manchester<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$392,533<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$195<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1,718 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36,154 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hartford (10 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/31241\/CT\/Manchester\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manchester, CT homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Connecticut\/Manchester\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manchester, CT apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little more expensive than Bridgeport is Manchester, the final city on our list. 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