Average Rent in Milford, CT

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Current Versus Historical Milford, CT Rents

Milford rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $3,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $475 (38.78%) year-over-year from $1,225 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.28%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-4.42%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $2,525. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $212 (6.45%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,576 (48.50%) year-over-year from $3,249 to $4,825. 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 up by 0.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,700	$1,225 (38.78%)	$2,083 (-18.39%)
1 BR	N/A	$2,100	$2,033 (3.28%)	$2,073 (1.29%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,525	$2,642 (-4.42%)	$2,575 (-1.94%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,495	$3,283 (6.45%)	$3,117 (12.14%)
4+ BR	N/A	$4,825	$3,249 (48.50%)	$3,350 (44.03%)

Historical Rents in Milford, CT

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Top Cities Near Milford

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Milford. The average rent in Milford is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Milford, CT is Stratford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Milford, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Milford, CT is 4.41% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Milford, CT are about 21.15% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Milford, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,350	$1,650	$2,000	$2,000
West Haven, CT	$1,600	$1,600	$2,000	$2,050
New Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,750	$2,100	$2,150
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,050	$2,400	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Milford

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Milford. Some of these neighborhoods include East Side, Brooklawn - St. Vincent, and East Rock. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Milford, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Milford, CT is currently around $2,150 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Milford's average rent, which is actually $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Milford, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,645 average rent per month, Downtown New Haven is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Milford. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Side, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,550	$1,725	$2,000
Brooklawn - St. Vincent, Bridgeport, CT	$1,295	$1,675	$2,000	$2,000
East Rock, New Haven, CT	N/A	$1,598	$2,050	$2,300
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT	$1,975	$2,150	$3,340	$2,645

Top Counties Near Milford

There are a total of 7 counties located by Milford, CT. Some of these counties include Bridgeport, CT, West Haven, CT, and New Haven, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,250, Fairfield, CT is the most expensive county by Milford, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Milford, CT is 2.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Milford, CT is 12.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Milford, CT is 19.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bridgeport, CT	$1,350	$1,650	$2,000	$2,000
West Haven, CT	$1,600	$1,600	$2,000	$2,050
New Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,750	$2,100	$2,150
Hamden, CT	$650	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,050	$2,400	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,800
Fairfield, CT	$1,800	$2,500	$3,225	$4,250

Top Zipcodes Near Milford

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Milford, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,150. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06605, Bridgeport, CT at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,200 per month is 06606, Bridgeport, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,198. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Milford, CT is $1,613 per month. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,075 per month. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Milford, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
06606, Bridgeport, CT	$1,295	$1,700	$2,050	$2,200
06605, Bridgeport, CT	$1,100	$1,525	$2,100	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Milford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Milford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Milford, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Milford, 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 Milford, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Milford, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,700. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Milford.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,000. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Milford.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Milford.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Milford, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Milford, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Milford, CT is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.