# Average Rent in Downtown & Rent Trends

> Average rent in Downtown is $3,346/mo as of November 2026, up 2.8% this month. 1BR $2,909, 2BR $3,883. Daily price history for 63 units in 5 buildings.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06901/

Latest included observation: November 10, 2026

## What is the average rent in Downtown?

The average listed apartment rent in Downtown is $3,346 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 9, 2026 through November 10, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Downtown, Stamford, CT. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Downtown](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06901/?bedrooms=all)[Ridgeway-Bulls Head](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06902/?bedrooms=all)

Darien [06820](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06820/?bedrooms=all)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06901/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06901/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06901/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06901/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/trends/06901/?bedrooms=3)

Showing any bedrooms in Downtown.

Market Average

$3,346/mo

▲ +2.8% from last month

Lowest Available

$2,258/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

5

tracked daily

Units Listed

63

available now

## Downtown vs Stamford, CT Average

Downtown is **cheaper than** the Stamford, CT average by $92/mo (3%). The citywide average is $3,438/mo across all neighborhoods.

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downtown?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Downtown is $3,346 per month across 5 apartment communities and 63 available units. Rents have increased $90 (2.8%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is [75 Tresser](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/75-tresser-stamford-ct/) starting at $2,258/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,362/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,909/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,883/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,400/mo.

Prices range from $2,258 to $7,490 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 14 units are currently listed.

## Downtown Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| July 2026 | $3,534 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $3,371 | -$163 | 5 |
| September 2026 | $3,342 | -$29 | 5 |
| October 2026 | $3,326 | -$16 | 5 |
| November 2026 | $3,419 | +$93 | 5 |

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

## Average Rent by Bedroom

## Rent Price Distribution

## Rent by Bedroom Type in Downtown

Studio

$2,362

from $2,258 · 4 units

1 Bed

$2,909

from $2,509 · 29 units

2 Bed

$3,883

from $3,472 · 29 units

3 Bed

$4,400

from $4,400 · 1 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Downtown

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [75 Tresser](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/75-tresser-stamford-ct/?neighborhood=Downtown) | $2,258/mo | $3,194/mo | 34 | 4.4 |
| [Vela on The Park Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/vela-on-the-park-apartments-stamford-ct/?neighborhood=Downtown) | $2,490/mo | $3,915/mo | 10 | 4.4 |
| [Stamford Corners](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/stamford-corners-stamford-ct/?neighborhood=Downtown) | $2,509/mo | $3,201/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| [Park Square West](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/park-square-west-stamford-ct/?neighborhood=Downtown) | $2,550/mo | $3,287/mo | 6 | 3.5 |
| [Element One](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/element-one-stamford-ct/?neighborhood=Downtown) | $2,823/mo | $3,447/mo | 7 | 4.4 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Downtown

### What is the average rent in Downtown?

The average listed apartment rent in Downtown is $3,346 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Downtown?

The apartment listings we track in Downtown range from $2,258 to $7,490 per month, as of November 10, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Downtown?

The daily building-average rent rose by $92 (2.8%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

### How much is a studio apartment in Downtown?

Studio apartments average $2,362 per month across 4 priced listings in Downtown. Listed rents range from $2,258 to $2,490 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

1-bedroom apartments average $2,909 per month across 29 priced listings in Downtown. Listed rents range from $2,509 to $4,300 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

2-bedroom apartments average $3,883 per month across 29 priced listings in Downtown. Listed rents range from $3,472 to $7,490 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

3-bedroom apartments average $4,400 per month across 1 priced listing in Downtown. Listed rents range from $4,400 to $4,400 per month, as of November 10, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Downtown?

The 1-bedroom average is $2,909 per month across 29 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $3,883 across 29 listings, $974 (33.5%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Downtown?

75 Tresser has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $2,258 per month. We track 34 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 10, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Downtown?

The $2,600 to $2,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 14 units, or 22.2% of the priced apartments we track in Downtown. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Downtown?

We track 63 priced units at 5 apartment buildings, as of November 10, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Downtown?

We have recorded rent data on 58 days from July 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Downtown. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Downtown?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Downtown rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 10, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Downtown?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$134,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,346/mo.

Comfortable income

$161,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,258/mo), you need to earn at least **$90,000/year**.

Median household income in Downtown is **$107,474** , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Downtown Apartments

Browse all 5 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## Cost of living in Downtown

Overall prices in Downtown 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 Downtown's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $3,346 |
| Utilities | $620 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,478 |
| Healthcare | $721 |
| Other goods and services | $1,154 |
| Estimated total | $7,852/mo |

Population

135,806

Median household income

$107,474

Census median rent

$2,207/mo

Census rent burden

30.7%

Median age

38.2

Mean commute

28 min

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## Google Search Trends for Downtown Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

[Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Stamford&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-07-18 | 3,362 |
| 2026-07-19 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-20 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-21 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-22 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-23 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-24 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-25 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-26 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-27 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-28 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-29 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3,547 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,544 |
| 2026-08-03 | 3,460 |
| 2026-08-04 | 3,433 |
| 2026-08-06 | 3,361 |
| 2026-08-07 | 3,340 |
| 2026-08-08 | 3,335 |
| 2026-08-09 | 3,335 |
| 2026-08-10 | 3,335 |
| 2026-08-11 | 3,345 |
| 2026-08-14 | 3,360 |
| 2026-08-15 | 3,372 |
| 2026-08-16 | 3,372 |
| 2026-08-17 | 3,372 |
| 2026-08-18 | 3,372 |
| 2026-08-20 | 3,368 |
| 2026-08-22 | 3,393 |
| 2026-08-23 | 3,393 |
| 2026-08-25 | 3,396 |
| 2026-08-26 | 3,396 |
| 2026-08-30 | 3,302 |
| 2026-09-01 | 3,311 |
| 2026-09-02 | 3,303 |
| 2026-09-04 | 3,285 |
| 2026-09-05 | 3,281 |
| 2026-09-07 | 3,326 |
| 2026-09-08 | 3,326 |
| 2026-09-10 | 3,330 |
| 2026-09-12 | 3,349 |
| 2026-09-13 | 3,349 |
| 2026-09-15 | 3,373 |
| 2026-09-16 | 3,383 |
| 2026-09-19 | 3,399 |
| 2026-09-22 | 3,403 |
| 2026-09-25 | 3,376 |
| 2026-09-29 | 3,322 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,352 |
| 2026-10-01 | 3,315 |
| 2026-10-02 | 3,291 |
| 2026-10-03 | 3,315 |
| 2026-10-05 | 3,297 |
| 2026-10-06 | 3,297 |
| 2026-10-07 | 3,327 |
| 2026-10-16 | 3,409 |
| 2026-10-30 | 3,359 |
| 2026-11-06 | 3,419 |