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880 Pacific St,
Stamford, CT 06902
1-3 Beds | $3,010 - $8,714
Rental Market Trends in Stamford, CT
What is the average rent in Stamford, CT?
$2,764/month
Average Rent
764 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Stamford, CT is $2,764 per month. This is 69% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Stamford one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Stamford, you can expect to pay about $2,239 per month for a studio, $2,764 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,717 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,618 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Stamford, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $76 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Stamford, CT
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
2%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
79%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stamford?
Based on current rent prices, Glenbrook, East Side Stamford and Downtown Stamford Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stamford.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stamford?
Based on current rent prices, West Side-Waterside-South End, Shippan and Harbor Point are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stamford.
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Which Stamford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Stamford with the most apartments available are Downtown Stamford, Harbor Point and Newfield-Westover-Turn of River .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Stamford, CT?
Because the average rent in Stamford is $2,764, you’ll want to make about $9,213 per month or $110,556 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Stamford, CT is 28.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Stamford is 65.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,239 - $4,618. You can expect to pay 4.4% more for groceries, 35.2% more for utilities, and 8.5% more for transportation.
How does Stamford, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Stamford, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,934/month
$2,484/month
One Bedroom
$2,159/month
$2,888/month
Two Bedroom
$3,136/month
$3,595/month
Three Bedroom
$1,604/month
$3,761/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.