Average Rent in Stamford, CT

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Current Versus Historical Stamford, CT Rents

Stamford rentals average $2,050 for a studio rental to $7,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,031, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $275 (15.49%) year-over-year from $1,775 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $36 (1.57%) year-over-year from $2,265 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $103 (3.42%) year-over-year from $2,998 to $3,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.23%) year-over-year from $4,050 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,902 (33.97%) year-over-year from $5,598 to $7,500. 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 0.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.84	$2,050	$1,775 (15.49%)	$1,591 (28.86%)
1 BR	$38.98	$2,300	$2,265 (1.57%)	$2,198 (4.62%)
2 BR	$34.24	$3,100	$2,998 (3.42%)	$3,028 (2.38%)
3 BR	$29.37	$4,000	$4,050 (-1.23%)	$4,139 (-3.36%)
4+ BR	$31.25	$7,500	$5,598 (33.97%)	$6,183 (21.29%)

Historical Rents in Stamford, CT

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Top Cities Near Stamford

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Stamford. The average rent in Stamford is currently $3,523 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 $8,500 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 20.98% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stamford, CT are about 29.10% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.50% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Stamford, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Danbury, CT	$1,575	$1,800	$2,600	$2,750
Norwalk, CT	$1,773	$2,100	$2,898	$2,800
White Plains, NY	$2,460	$2,971	$3,846	$3,400
New Rochelle, NY	$2,625	$2,983	$4,158	$3,400
Glen Cove, NY	$2,650	$2,900	$3,350	$3,645
Harrison, NY	$2,923	$3,396	$4,315	$3,901
Mineola, NY	$2,500	$3,650	$4,310	$4,158
Westport, CT	$1,800	$3,100	$6,750	$8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Stamford

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Stamford. Some of these neighborhoods include Jamaica, Bayside, and Downtown New Rochelle. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Stamford, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Stamford, CT is currently around $3,200 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Stamford's average rent, which is only $3,031. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stamford, Jamaica has the most affordable average rent at $3,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,360 average rent per month, Downtown New Rochelle 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	$1,650	$2,857	$3,470	$3,200
Bayside, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,450	$2,900	$3,200
Downtown New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY	$2,625	$3,167	$4,193	$3,360

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 Rye, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,645. That's roughly around $43 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 $8,500, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Stamford, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Stamford, CT is 20.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Stamford, CT is 29.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stamford, CT is 24.06% 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	$1,773	$2,100	$2,898	$2,800
Stamford, CT	$2,050	$2,300	$3,100	$3,031
Rye, NY	$2,525	$2,663	$3,685	$3,352
White Plains, NY	$2,460	$2,971	$3,846	$3,400
New Rochelle, NY	$2,625	$2,983	$4,158	$3,400
Glen Cove, NY	$2,650	$2,900	$3,350	$3,645
Harrison, NY	$2,923	$3,396	$4,315	$3,901
Huntington, NY	$1,963	$3,020	$3,950	$3,945
Greenwich, CT	$1,500	$3,375	$4,250	$6,000
Westport, CT	$1,800	$3,100	$6,750	$8,500

Top Zipcodes Near Stamford

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Stamford, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06810, Danbury, CT at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,700 per month is 11590, New Cassel, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,000. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Stamford, CT is $2,860 per month. Or in other words, $52 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,480 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 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	$2,000	$2,365	$3,173	$3,200
11432, New York, NY	$1,913	$2,860	$3,480	$3,199
10801, New Rochelle, NY	$2,625	$3,167	$4,188	$3,400
06810, Danbury, CT	$1,575	$1,800	$2,500	$2,600
11590, New Cassel, NY	$2,981	$3,486	$3,990	$3,700

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 $3,031. 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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $44.84. There are a total of 14 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $38.98. There are a total of 83 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 $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $34.24. There are a total of 110 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 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Stamford, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Stamford, CT is around $2,425/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.