Average Rent in Stamford, CT
15 apartment buildings, 133 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,256/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,800/mo
The Wescott
Properties
15
tracked daily
Units
133
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 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 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Wescott
1450 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
203 Living
80 Prospect St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Park Square West
101 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
75 Tresser
75 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Vela on The Park Apartments
1011 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Summer House
184 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Metro Green Terrace
695 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wescott 1450 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902, USA | $1,800 | $2,783 | $2.81 | 3.6 (158) | 21 |
| 2 | 203 Living 80 Prospect St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA | $1,975 | $2,829 | -- | 2.7 (20) | 7 |
| 3 | Park Square West 101 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA | $2,265 | $3,183 | $3.36 | 3.5 (110) | 7 |
| 4 | 75 Tresser 75 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA | $2,424 | $3,254 | $4.06 | 4.4 (186) | 20 |
| 5 | Vela on The Park Apartments 1011 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA | $2,445 | $3,357 | $3.88 | 4.4 (132) | 17 |
| 6 | Summer House 184 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA | $2,477 | $3,275 | $3.71 | 4.3 (75) | 18 |
| 7 | Metro Green Terrace 695 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA | $2,495 | $2,495 | $3.54 | 4.2 (41) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
The Wescott
3.6 (158)1450 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
203 Living
2.7 (20)80 Prospect St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Park Square West
3.5 (110)101 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
75 Tresser
4.4 (186)75 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Vela on The Park Apartments
4.4 (132)1011 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Summer House
4.3 (75)184 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Stamford, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Stamford, CT is $3,256 per month, based on 133 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,800 at The Wescott to $3,650 at Infinity Harbor Point Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,980/mo | $1,800/mo | 29 |
| 1 Bed | $2,931/mo | $1,975/mo | 60 |
| 2 Bed | $3,866/mo | $2,499/mo | 41 |
| 3 Bed | $4,088/mo | $3,565/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,931/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,866/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 48% 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
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,256/mo.
Comfortable income
$156,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,800/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/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) | $3,256 |
| Utilities | $620 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,478 |
| Healthcare | $721 |
| Other goods and services | $1,154 |
| Estimated total | $7,762/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Connecticut
How Stamford, CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Stamford, CT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | $1,837 | -44% | 7 |
| Norwalk, CT | $3,047 | -6% | 6 |
| Hartford, CT | $1,628 | -50% | 6 |
| New Haven, CT | $2,826 | -13% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stamford, CT?
The average rent in Stamford, CT is $3,256 per month, based on 133 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Stamford, CT?
The lowest available rent in Stamford, CT starts at $1,800 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Stamford, CT?
1-bedroom apartments in Stamford, CT average $2,931/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,975/mo across 60 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Stamford, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in Stamford, CT average $3,866/mo. Units start from $2,499/mo across 41 units currently listed.
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