Average Rent in Stamford, CT

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Current Versus Historical Stamford, CT Rents

Stamford rentals average $1,999 for a studio rental to $7,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,036.
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 $167 (9.48%) year-over-year from $1,758 to $1,925. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $89 (4.00%) year-over-year from $2,212 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (1.76%) year-over-year from $2,996 to $3,049. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (2.32%) year-over-year from $3,958 to $4,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,110 (36.60%) year-over-year from $5,765 to $7,875. 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 2.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.02% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,925 $1,758 (9.48%) $1,624 (18.52%)
1 BR N/A $2,300 $2,212 (4.00%) $2,165 (6.24%)
2 BR N/A $3,049 $2,996 (1.76%) $3,145 (-3.06%)
3 BR N/A $4,050 $3,958 (2.32%) $4,089 (-0.96%)
4+ BR N/A $7,875 $5,765 (36.60%) $6,350 (24.02%)

Historical Rents in Stamford, CT

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Top Cities Near Stamford

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Stamford. The average rent in Stamford is currently $3,425 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Danbury, CT, with an average rent of $2,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Stamford, CT is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Stamford, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Stamford, CT is 3.83% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.44% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stamford, CT are about 17.87% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.49% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Stamford, CT in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Danbury, CT $1,500 $1,875 $2,750 $2,750
Norwalk, CT $1,695 $2,198 $2,775 $2,798
White Plains, NY $2,075 $2,550 $3,650 $3,300
Glen Cove, NY $2,600 $3,075 $3,545 $3,425
New Rochelle, NY N/A $2,880 $3,400 $3,550
Harrison, NY $2,640 $3,100 $4,223 $4,500
Westport, CT $2,100 $2,800 $7,950 $9,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Stamford

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Stamford. One neighborhood in the area is Jamaica. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Stamford, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Stamford, CT is currently around $3,219 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Stamford's average rent, which is only $3,036. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stamford, Jamaica has the most affordable average rent at $3,219 per month. Whereas, at $3,219 average rent per month, Jamaica is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Stamford. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jamaica, New York, NY $2,195 $2,822 $3,675 $3,219

Top Counties Near Stamford

There are a total of 13 counties located by Stamford, CT. Some of these counties include Norwalk, CT, Stamford, CT, and White Plains, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,600. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Danbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Stamford, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Stamford, CT is 0.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Stamford, CT is 20.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stamford, CT is 18.87% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Norwalk, CT $1,695 $2,198 $2,775 $2,798
Stamford, CT $1,999 $2,250 $3,008 $3,036
White Plains, NY $2,075 $2,550 $3,650 $3,300
Glen Cove, NY $2,600 $3,075 $3,545 $3,425
New Rochelle, NY N/A $2,880 $3,400 $3,550
Rye, NY $2,385 $2,595 $3,575 $3,600
Huntington, NY $1,650 $2,600 $3,518 $3,825
Harrison, NY $2,640 $3,100 $4,223 $4,500
Greenwich, CT $2,076 $3,500 $4,850 $6,675
Westport, CT $2,100 $2,800 $7,950 $9,500

Top Zipcodes Near Stamford

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Stamford, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,051. 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 06810, Danbury, CT at $2,725 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,163 per month is 11432, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,663. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Stamford, CT is $2,453 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,175 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Stamford, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
06902, Stamford, CT $1,825 $2,305 $3,000 $3,098
11432, New York, NY $2,195 $2,837 $3,675 $3,163
06810, Danbury, CT $1,500 $1,950 $2,750 $2,725
11757, Lindenhurst, NY N/A $2,600 $3,350 $3,005

Frequently Asked Questions - Stamford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Stamford, CT?
The average monthly rental price for Stamford, CT apartments for rent is approximately $3,036. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Stamford, 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 Stamford, CT.
How much is a studio apartment in Stamford, CT?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,999. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Stamford.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Stamford, CT?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,250. There are a total of 92 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stamford.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Stamford, CT?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,008. There are a total of 100 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stamford.
How have rent prices in Stamford, CT changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Stamford, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Stamford, CT?
A reasonable rent price in Stamford, CT is around $2,429/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.