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Average Rent in Stamford, CT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Stamford, CT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,948/mo
▲ +4.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
30
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Stamford, CT
Compare average rent across Stamford, CT neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford 06820 | $4,119 | $3,510 | 1 | 6 |
| Ridgeway-Bulls Head | $3,238 | $1,800 | 11 | 93 |
| Downtown | $3,119 | $1,975 | 3 | 35 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Stamford, CT?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Stamford, CT is $2,948 per month across 7 apartment communities and 30 available units. Rents have increased $136 (4.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Wescott starting at $1,800/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,948/mo.
Prices range from $1,800 to $4,245 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Stamford, CT Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Stamford, CT
Rent Prices by Apartment in Stamford, CT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wescott | $1,800/mo | $1,867/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| 203 Living | $1,995/mo | $1,995/mo | 1 | 2.7 |
| Park Square West | $2,265/mo | $2,265/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| 75 Tresser | $2,424/mo | $2,492/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Vela on The Park Apartments | $2,445/mo | $3,357/mo | 17 | 4.4 |
| Summer House | $2,477/mo | $2,649/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Darien Commons Residences | $3,745/mo | $3,745/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Stamford, CT Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Stamford, CT
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$118,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,948/mo.
Comfortable income
$142,000/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 24% 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) | $2,948 |
| Utilities | $620 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,478 |
| Healthcare | $721 |
| Other goods and services | $1,154 |
| Estimated total | $7,454/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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