- 396 Chestnut St, New Britain, CT 06051$2,100/moFees may apply2 beds · 1 bath · 1,270 sq ft396 Chestnut StNew Britain, CT 06051
- 105 Rhodes St, New Britain, CT 06051$1,550/moFees may apply2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft105 Rhodes StNew Britain, CT 06051
- 160 Smith St, New Britain, CT 06053$1,200/moFees may apply2 beds · 1 bath · 1,040 sq ft160 Smith StNew Britain, CT 06053
- 727 East St, New Britain, CT 06051$1,900/moFees may apply3 beds · 1 bath · 3,416 sq ft727 East StNew Britain, CT 06051
- 117 Fairview St, New Britain, CT 06051$1,500/moFees may apply2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft117 Fairview StNew Britain, CT 06051
- 62 Horseplain Rd, New Britain, CT 06053$1,790/moFees may apply2 beds · 1 bath62 Horseplain RdNew Britain, CT 06053
New Britain Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $23,101
- Population density
- 5,597 per square mile
- Median household income
- $43,611
- Total population
- 74,657 people
- Median age
- 32 years old
- Square miles
- 13.34 square miles
- Percent renters
- 57%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $1,650
- Median rent, monthly change
- 0.00%
About New Britain
Area information
New Britain is located in the center of Connecticut, just south of Hartford. It is a two-hour drive to both Boston, Massachusetts, and New York, New York, accessible by I-84. Nearby I-91 zips you up to Massachusetts and Vermont. Amtrak's New Haven-Springfield shuttle stops in adjacent Berlin, providing a connection to the Northeast Corridor line and Metro-North. Beginning in 2015, CT Fastrack, arapid-transit bus system, will make New Britain its hub in linking Waterbury, Bristol and Hartford. A cityscape improvement plan will complement the new station and make downtown more pedestrian-friendly. With 73,000 residents, New Britain is diverse and includes a large Polish population. There are also 12,000 college students enrolled at Central Connecticut State University, two miles from downtown.
Downtown New Britain boasts many impressive buildings from its industrial heyday a century ago, including beautiful Victorian and Beaux Arts architecture. Overlooking downtown is Walnut Hill Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It includes a well-maintained rose garden, playing fields and leafy paths. The park is surrounded by the beautiful old homes of the area known as Walnut Hill Historic District.
Renting in New Britain gives you easy access to New England. The Green Mountains are less than a three-hour drive away, making a day trip to the slopes of Vermont's Mt. Snow and Stratton Mountain simple. Even closer are the many attractions in the Berkshires. For a beach weekend, Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Block Island, Rhode Island; and the North Fork of Long Island are all within 150 miles.
Renting in New Britain, CT
Apartments for rent in New Britain are affordable for the region. As with any city, you will want to get a sense of different areas. While it is not necessary to move as quickly as in some coastal Connecticut areas, it is still a good idea to sign on the dotted line as soon as you feel happy with a property.
Local attractions
- New Britain Museum of American Art: This 100-year-old institution offers strong collections of American impressionist and Hudson River School paintings.
- New Britain Symphony Orchestra: A local favorite, this professional orchestra presents regular free concerts and educational activities.
- Art League of New Britain: A nonprofit art school and gallery.
- New Britain Rock Cats: The area's minor league baseball team.
- Blue Devils: Central Connecticut State University's athletic teams.
