Average Rent in Branford, CT

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Current Versus Historical Branford, CT Rents

Branford rentals average $1,575 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,948 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,663, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $500 (-20.41%) year-over-year from $2,450 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $132 (-7.60%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $81 (-3.28%) year-over-year from $2,481 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (8.51%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $371 (8.47%) year-over-year from $4,379 to $4,750. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$32.00	$1,600	$1,732 (-7.60%)	$1,531 (4.52%)
2 BR	$26.12	$2,400	$2,481 (-3.28%)	$2,317 (3.60%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,400	$3,133 (8.51%)	$3,300 (3.03%)
4+ BR	N/A	$4,750	$4,379 (8.47%)	$4,626 (2.68%)

Historical Rents in Branford, CT

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Top Cities Near Branford

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Branford. The average rent in Branford is currently $2,198 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,195, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Branford, CT is West Haven, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,200 per month.

Let's compare Branford, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Branford, CT are about 9.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.07% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Branford, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Haven, CT	$1,673	$1,750	$2,185	$2,195
West Haven, CT	$1,600	$1,688	$2,000	$2,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Branford

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Branford. Some of these neighborhoods include Hill, East Rock, and Downtown New Haven. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Branford, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Branford, CT is currently around $2,400 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Branford's average rent, which is actually $2,663. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Branford, Hill has the most affordable average rent at $2,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,623 average rent per month, Downtown New Haven is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Branford. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hill, New Haven, CT	$900	$1,400	$1,825	$2,050
East Rock, New Haven, CT	N/A	$1,680	$2,275	$2,400
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT	$2,086	$2,300	$3,300	$2,623

Top Counties Near Branford

There are a total of 3 counties located by Branford, CT. Some of these counties include New Haven, CT, West Haven, CT, and Hamden, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Haven, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,195. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, West Haven, CT is the most expensive county by Branford, CT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Branford, CT is 7.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Branford, CT is 10.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Haven, CT	$1,673	$1,750	$2,185	$2,195
West Haven, CT	$1,600	$1,688	$2,000	$2,200
Hamden, CT	$1,025	$1,625	$2,050	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near Branford

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Frequently Asked Questions - Branford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Branford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Branford, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,663. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Branford, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Branford, CT.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Branford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $32.00. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Branford.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Branford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $26.12. There are a total of 32 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Branford.

How have rent prices in Branford, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Branford, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Branford, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Branford, CT is around $2,130/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.