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Average Rent in Stamford, CT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Stamford, CT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,976/mo
▼ 3.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,399/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
75
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Stamford, CT
63 listed units across 8 buildings offering 1 bed units in Stamford, CT dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $69/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Living | Unit 4 | $4,095 | $2,535 | $1,560 |
| 203 Living | Unit 6 | $3,010 | $2,685 | $325 |
| Metro Green Terrace | Unit 0912, 1 BR, 1 BA | $2,525 | $2,399 | $126 |
| Glenview House | Unit 0230 | $3,399 | $3,299 | $100 |
| Glenview House | Unit 0341 | $3,399 | $3,299 | $100 |
| Glenview House | Unit 0410 | $3,674 | $3,574 | $100 |
| Glenview House | Unit 0417 | $3,589 | $3,489 | $100 |
| Glenview House | Unit 0510 | $3,998 | $3,898 | $100 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Stamford, CT
Compare average rent across Stamford, CT neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien 06820 | $5,004 | ▲ $293 | $3,826 | 1 | 8 |
| Stamford 06905 | $3,452 | ▼ $184 | $2,840 | 1 | 13 |
| Ridgeway-Bulls Head | $3,344 | ▲ $42 | $2,288 | 11 | 102 |
| Downtown | $3,257 | ▲ $9 | $1,895 | 3 | 46 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Stamford, CT?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Stamford, CT is $2,976 per month across 12 apartment communities and 75 available units. Rents have decreased $96 (3.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Metro Green Terrace starting at $2,399/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,976/mo.
Prices range from $2,399 to $5,257 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 31 units are currently listed.
Stamford, CT Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $3,264 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $3,302 | +$38 | 11 |
| July 2026 | $3,376 | +$74 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $3,328 | -$48 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $3,301 | -$27 | 12 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Stamford, CT
Rent Prices by Apartment in Stamford, CT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Green Terrace | $2,399/mo | $2,423/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Park Square West | $2,450/mo | $2,634/mo | 5 | 3.5 |
| 121 Towne Apartments | $2,512/mo | $2,810/mo | 9 | 4.4 |
| 203 Living | $2,535/mo | $2,549/mo | 2 | 2.7 |
| 101 Park Place at Harbor Point | $2,648/mo | $2,887/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Glenview House | $2,699/mo | $2,699/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Postmark Apartments | $2,703/mo | $3,006/mo | 13 | 4.6 |
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
$119,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,976/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,399/mo), you need to earn at least $96,000/year.
Median household income in Stamford, CT is $107,474 , about 25% 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) | $2,976 |
| Utilities | $620 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,478 |
| Healthcare | $721 |
| Other goods and services | $1,154 |
| Estimated total | $7,482/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
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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