FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their house.
How many private landlord rental houses are available in New Britain, CT?
There are currently 6 private landlord house rentals in the New Britain area.
How do I search for private landlord rental (FRBO) houses?
Finding single family houses that are 'For Rent by Owner' is easier on HotPads with our filtering features. Just click into the "All filters" tab and scroll down for "Additional options." Below this select "For rent by owner" to filter for private landlord rentals.
Is there a discount for rental houses that are FRBO?
No, there aren't discounts for rental houses that are rented directly by the owners, however negotiating rental lease terms can sometimes be easier because you are communicating directly with the private landlord and not a real estate management company.
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.
