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42 1st St, Norwalk, CT 06855, USA|East Norwalk
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Amenities for 42 1st St, East Norwalk
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Basement |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Five Rooms | Other Heating |
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About 42 1st St
Property Status: Active Recently updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath rental just two blocks from the water, offering easy coastal living in a prime East Norwalk location. The layout includes primary bedroom en suite. You will also find a bright eat-in kitchen with plenty of room to gather, along with the convenience of in-unit washer and dryer, off-street parking and the Landlord takes care of the yard. This is a dream spot for anyone who loves the outdoors-paddleboarding, kayaking, and peaceful waterfront walks are all just steps away. You're also within walking distance to local favorites like Harbor Harvest, plus a variety of nearby restaurants and shops that give the neighborhood its relaxed, coastal vibe. Commuters will love the convenience of being just an 8-minute walk to the East Norwalk Metro-North Station, making trips into Manhattan simple and stress-free. When you're ready to unwind, you're only minutes from Calf Pasture Beach and the lively dining and nightlife scene in South Norwalk. Office Phone: (203) 221-0666 Copyright © 2026 SmartMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 42 1st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 988 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Norwalk |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 06855 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Norwalk
2-bedroom apartments at 42 1st St cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Norwalk.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
East Norwalk
Norwalk
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $3,221 |
| June 2024 | $3,174 |
| July 2024 | $3,191 |
| August 2024 | $3,147 |
| September 2024 | $2,980 |
| October 2024 | $2,913 |
| November 2024 | $3,054 |
| December 2024 | $3,073 |
| January 2025 | $3,077 |
| February 2025 | $3,187 |
| March 2025 | $3,175 |
| April 2025 | $3,284 |
| May 2025 | $3,268 |
| June 2025 | $3,209 |
| July 2025 | $3,173 |
| August 2025 | $3,092 |
| September 2025 | $3,188 |
| October 2025 | $3,191 |
| November 2025 | $3,205 |
| December 2025 | $3,198 |
| January 2026 | $3,189 |
| February 2026 | $3,148 |
| March 2026 | $3,192 |
| April 2026 | $3,202 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $3,527 |
| August 2024 | $3,713 |
| November 2024 | $2,931 |
| December 2024 | $2,860 |
| January 2025 | $2,811 |
| February 2025 | $2,849 |
| March 2025 | $3,094 |
| April 2025 | $3,201 |
| May 2025 | $2,562 |
| June 2025 | $3,191 |
| July 2025 | $3,135 |
| August 2025 | $2,914 |
| September 2025 | $3,277 |
| October 2025 | $3,511 |
| November 2025 | $3,520 |
| December 2025 | $3,272 |
| January 2026 | $3,419 |
| February 2026 | $3,297 |
| March 2026 | $3,308 |
| April 2026 | $3,218 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 42 1st St
Marvin Elementary School
15 calf pasture beach rd
norwalk, CT, 6855
K-5Public
B-
Concord Magnet School K-8
21 hunters ln
norwalk, CT, 6850
K-8Public
B+
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
11 allen rd
norwalk, CT, 6851
PKPublic
CLC Lathon Wider
137 henry st
stamford, CT, 6902
PKPublic
CLC Westover
412 stillwater ave
stamford, CT, 6902
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
East Norwalk | Norwalk, CT
Getting around Norwalk near 42 1st St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 42 1st St, Norwalk
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 42 1st St
Los Portales Mexican Food
49 Fort Point St
South Main Grocery & Deli
58 S Main St
Los Luceros Family Grocery
42 Woodward Ave
Maximo Deli & Grocery
71 S Main St
C & S Grocery
81 Woodward Ave
Lance Wovens LLC
66 Fort Point St
Titanus Inc
66 Fort Point St
Royal Tee's
12 Fitch St
Frank's Continental Tailoring Service
214 East Ave
Shawna's Closet LLC
36 Melrose Ave
Dunkin'
219 East Ave
12074 Queens Boulevard, LLC
195 East Ave
Dunkin'
196 East Ave
Affogato
131 Washington St
Juice Bar LLC
12 S Main St
Donovan's
138 Washington St
TABLAO WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
86 Washington St
Johnny Utah's Sono
80 Washington St
Blind Rhino
15 N Main St
Media Tavern
50 Washington St
Harbor Harvest
7 Cove Ave
Gold Medal Jerky LLC
33 Seaview Ave
Yummy Cakes
25 Van Zant St
Le Sabor Latino Bakery
218 East Ave
Valencia Bakery LLC
205 Liberty Sq
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Park
B J Ryan's East
1 Cove Ave
Partner's Cafe & Pizzeria
1 1/2 Cove Ave
Authentic Italian Delights
10 1st St
Venezia Pizza
10 1st St
MR. Frosty's ICE CREAM
6 1st St
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