Average Rent in Stamford CT
11 apartment buildings, 71 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,253/mo
Cheapest
$2,302/mo
Properties
11
Units
71
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Stamford CT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Stamford CT Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Summer House
184 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Metro Green Terrace
695 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
75 Tresser
75 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Harbor Landing
28 Southfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
Postmark Apartments
301 Commons Park S, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
Glenview House
25 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
Darien Commons Residences
102 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer House 184 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA | $2,302 | $3,392 | $3.60 | 4.3 | 14 |
| 2 | Metro Green Terrace 695 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA | $2,327 | $2,327 | $3.31 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 3 | 75 Tresser 75 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA | $2,451 | $3,087 | $4.03 | 4.4 | 23 |
| 4 | Harbor Landing 28 Southfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA | $2,502 | $2,960 | $3.40 | 3.9 | 13 |
| 5 | Postmark Apartments 301 Commons Park S, Stamford, CT 06902, USA | $2,978 | $3,532 | $3.87 | 4.6 | 11 |
| 6 | Glenview House 25 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford, CT 06902, USA | $3,345 | $3,614 | $2.78 | 3.8 | 7 |
| 7 | Darien Commons Residences 102 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA | $3,630 | $3,735 | $4.52 | 4.2 | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Summer House
4.3184 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Metro Green Terrace
4.2695 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
75 Tresser
4.475 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Harbor Landing
3.928 Southfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
Postmark Apartments
4.6301 Commons Park S, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
Glenview House
3.825 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
Stamford CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Stamford CT is $3,253 per month, based on 71 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,302 at Summer House to $3,630 at Darien Commons Residences.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,601/mo | $2,302/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $3,000/mo | $2,327/mo | 34 |
| 2 Bed | $3,775/mo | $3,206/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $4,789/mo | $4,789/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Stamford CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Stamford CT averages $3,000/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,775/mo. At the local median household income of $107,474, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Stamford CT at $2,207/mo. The current tracked market average runs 47% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Stamford CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Stamford CT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$130,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,253/mo.
Comfortable income
$156,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,302/mo), you need to earn at least $92,000/year.
Median household income in Stamford CT is $107,474 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Stamford CT
Overall prices in Stamford CT runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Stamford CT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,253 |
| Utilities | $620 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,478 |
| Healthcare | $721 |
| Other goods and services | $1,154 |
| Estimated total | $7,759/mo |
Population
135,806
Median household income
$107,474
Census median rent
$2,207/mo
Rent as % of income
30.7%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Connecticut
How Stamford CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Stamford CT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $2,162 | -34% | 7 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $2,707 | -17% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stamford CT?
The average rent in Stamford CT is $3,253 per month, based on 71 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Stamford CT?
The lowest available rent in Stamford CT starts at $2,302 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Stamford CT?
1-bedroom apartments in Stamford CT average $3,000/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,327/mo across 34 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Stamford CT?
2-bedroom apartments in Stamford CT average $3,775/mo. Units start from $3,206/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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