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Rental Market Trends in Branford, CT

What is the average rent in Branford, CT?

$1,690/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Branford, CT Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Branford, CT is $1,690 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,662/month, which means Branford rent prices are 2% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Branford average $1,536 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Branford average $1,690 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Branford average $2,213 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Branford average $2,588 or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,536/month
528 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,690/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,213/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,588/month
1,273 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,008/month
1,174 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,910/month
1,697 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,918/month
1,766 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,339/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Branford, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $42 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Branford, CT
Last Updated July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Branford, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Branford, CT?

Because the average rent in Branford is $1,690, you’ll want to make about $5,633 per month or $67,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Branford, CT

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Apartment Communities in Branford We Think You'll Love

Summit Place

Summit Place

22 Summit Pl,
Branford, CT 06405

1-2 Beds | $1,800 - $2,600

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens

216 Laurel St,
East Haven, CT 06512

1 Bed | $1,350 - $1,450

Mariners Landing

Mariners Landing

56 Maple St,
Branford, CT 06405

1 Bed | $2,800 - $3,050

Star Deluxe Branford

Star Deluxe Branford

375 E Main St,
Branford, CT 06405

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,630 - $3,235

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Branford?

The average rent in Branford is $1,690 per month, which is 1.7% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Branford?

The average rent for a house in Branford, CT is $3,910 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Branford?

Rents in Branford, CT are increasing, with prices up 2.5% year-over-year and $42 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Branford?

In Branford, CT, 50% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Connecticut Branford Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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