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Rental Market Trends in Milford, CT

What is the average rent in Milford, CT?

$2,268/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Milford, CT is $2,268 per month. This is 40% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Milford one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Milford, you can expect to pay about $1,765 per month for a studio, $2,268 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,697 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,891 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,765/month
557 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,268/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,697/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,891/month
1,376 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,974/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,857/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,332/month
1,440 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,189/month
1,965 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,130/month
799 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,893/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Milford, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $43 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Milford, CT
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Milford, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
71% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Milford?

Based on current rent prices, Devon/Walnut Beach, Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road and Downtown Milford are the most affordable neighborhoods in Milford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Devon/Walnut Beach
$2,183/month
795 Sq Ft
Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road
$2,314/month
775 Sq Ft
Downtown Milford
$2,397/month
741 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Milford?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Milford, Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road and Devon/Walnut Beach are the most expensive neighborhoods in Milford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Milford
$2,397/month
741 Sq Ft
Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road
$2,314/month
775 Sq Ft
Devon/Walnut Beach
$2,183/month
795 Sq Ft

Which Milford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Milford with the most apartments available are Downtown Milford, Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road and Devon/Walnut Beach .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Milford
$2,397/month
741 Sq Ft
Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road
$2,314/month
775 Sq Ft
Devon/Walnut Beach
$2,183/month
795 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Milford is $2,268, you’ll want to make about $7,560 per month or $90,720 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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Apartment Averages

Devon/Walnut Beach

Milford, CT

Downtown Milford

Milford, CT

Studio
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$2,052/month
One Bedroom
$2,034/month
$2,392/month
Two Bedroom
$2,302/month
$2,777/month
Three Bedroom
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44 River St,
Milford, CT 06460

$2,123 - $3,623 Total Monthly Price

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1 Avalon Dr,
Milford, CT 06460

$2,236 - $5,734 Plus Fees

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Forest Hills Milford

523 Wheelers Farms Rd,
Milford, CT 06461

$1,600 - $3,806 Plus Fees

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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