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Rental Market Trends in Stamford, CT

What is the average rent in Stamford, CT?

$2,710/month

Average Rent

761 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Stamford, CT is $2,710 per month. This is 67% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $2,259 per month for a studio, $2,710 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,635 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,534 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,259/month
553 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,710/month
761 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,635/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,534/month
1,523 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,423/month
770 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,945/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,055/month
1,967 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$11,382/month
3,168 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,321/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,402/month
1,092 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,486/month
1,571 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Stamford, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $9 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 March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Stamford, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
1% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
80% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stamford?

Based on current rent prices, East Side Stamford, Glenbrook and Downtown Stamford Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stamford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Side Stamford
$2,257/month
745 Sq Ft
Glenbrook
$2,552/month
742 Sq Ft
Downtown Stamford Historic District
$2,880/month
747 Sq Ft
Downtown Stamford
$2,931/month
753 Sq Ft
Newfield-Westover-Turn of River
$2,991/month
759 Sq Ft
Harbor Point
$3,038/month
767 Sq Ft
West Side-Waterside-South End
$3,065/month
828 Sq Ft
Shippan
$3,276/month
747 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stamford?

Based on current rent prices, Shippan, West Side-Waterside-South End and Harbor Point are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stamford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Shippan
$3,276/month
747 Sq Ft
West Side-Waterside-South End
$3,065/month
828 Sq Ft
Harbor Point
$3,038/month
767 Sq Ft
Newfield-Westover-Turn of River
$2,991/month
759 Sq Ft
Downtown Stamford
$2,931/month
753 Sq Ft
Downtown Stamford Historic District
$2,880/month
747 Sq Ft
Glenbrook
$2,552/month
742 Sq Ft
East Side Stamford
$2,257/month
745 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Stamford
$2,931/month
753 Sq Ft
Harbor Point
$3,038/month
767 Sq Ft
Newfield-Westover-Turn of River
$2,991/month
759 Sq Ft
Downtown Stamford Historic District
$2,880/month
747 Sq Ft
Glenbrook
$2,552/month
742 Sq Ft
Shippan
$3,276/month
747 Sq Ft
West Side-Waterside-South End
$3,065/month
828 Sq Ft
East Side Stamford
$2,257/month
745 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Stamford is $2,710, you’ll want to make about $9,033 per month or $108,396 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 31.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Stamford is 72.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,259 - $4,534. You can expect to pay 4.7% more for groceries, 32.6% more for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.

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Stamford, CT

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Apartment Averages

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Stamford, CT

Shippan

Stamford, CT

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One Bedroom
$2,341/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,545/month
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NV @ Harbor Point

100-110 Commons Park N,
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$2,745 - $9,435 Total Monthly Price

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Beacon Harbor Point

1 Harbor Point Rd,
Stamford, CT 06902

$2,815 - $5,895 Total Monthly Price

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The Wescott Apartments

1450 Washington Blvd,
Stamford, CT 06902

$1,875 - $4,575 Total Monthly Price

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Prospect Park

65-77 Prospect St,
Stamford, CT 06901

$1,930 - $4,535 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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