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Rental Market Trends in Milford, CT

What is the average rent in Milford, CT?

$2,199/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Milford, CT is $2,199 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,700 per month for a studio, $2,199 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,693 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,912 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,700/month
441 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,199/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,693/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,912/month
1,376 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,805/month
1,230 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,591/month
1,376 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,567/month
2,330 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,149/month
818 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,066/month
1,423 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 decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $27 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Milford, CT
Last Updated April 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
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
72% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Milford?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road
$2,249/month
752 Sq Ft
Downtown Milford
$2,327/month
713 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Milford?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Milford
$2,327/month
713 Sq Ft
Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road
$2,249/month
752 Sq Ft

Which Milford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Milford with the most apartments available are Downtown Milford and Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Milford
$2,327/month
713 Sq Ft
Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road
$2,249/month
752 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 $2,199, you’ll want to make about $7,330 per month or $87,960 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

Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road

Milford, CT

Downtown Milford

Milford, CT

Studio
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$1,809/month
One Bedroom
$2,429/month
$2,329/month
Two Bedroom
$3,390/month
$2,800/month
Three Bedroom
$3,917/month
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Apartment communities in Milford we think you'll love

Grand Reserve Orange

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45-75 Prindle Hill Rd,
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$2,410 - $3,440 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Muse Milford

Muse Milford

372 Wheelers Farm Rd,
Milford, CT 06461

$2,400 - $3,875 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Merion Milford Apartment Homes

Merion Milford Apartment Homes

1 Avalon Dr,
Milford, CT 06460

$2,234 - $3,145 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Metro TOD - Metro Star

Metro TOD - Metro Star

44 River St,
Milford, CT 06460

$2,202 - $3,758 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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3 Communities in Milford
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  • 3,433

    Units

  • 12

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2 Communities in Milford
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AJH Management
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  • 16,895

    Units

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1 Community in Milford
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  • 6,009

    Units

  • 34

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1 Community in Milford
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1 Community in Milford
JFA Management
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1 Community in Milford

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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 February 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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