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Rental Market Trends in New Canaan, CT

What is the average rent in New Canaan, CT?

$3,583/month

Average Rent

866 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in New Canaan, CT is $3,583 per month. This is 118% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making New Canaan one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New Canaan, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $3,583 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $5,122 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,108 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,583/month
866 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,122/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,108/month
1,620 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,175/month
2,329 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$17,273/month
3,682 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,899/month
764 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in New Canaan, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.4%, which averages out to $159 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New Canaan, CT
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in New Canaan, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in New Canaan is $3,583, you’ll want to make about $11,943 per month or $143,316 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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New Canaan, CT

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Riverwood at New Canaan

Riverwood at New Canaan

100 Lakeview Ave,
New Canaan, CT 06840

$3,932 - $5,924 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Crossing

The Crossing

16 Cross St,
New Canaan, CT 06840

$4,150 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

37 Weed St

37 Weed St

37 Weed St,
New Canaan, CT 06840

$7,100 Plus Fees

4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

1283 Hope St

1283 Hope St

1283 Hope St,
Stamford, CT 06907

$2,700 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

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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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