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Highlights

  • Professionally managed
  • Snow removal
  • All new appliances
  • Extra storage
  • Centrally located
  • Partially finished basement

Location

5 Fern St, Norwalk, CT 06854, USA|Brookside
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Management

Ardent Trust

Leasing office

(203) 583-0264

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 5 Fern St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5 Fern St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath936 sqft$2,700 /mo1 unit availableLovely 2 bedroom 1 bathroom in desirable Brookside Neighborhood only 1 mile from charming Rowayton with coffee shops, banking, parks, etc... Centrally located to both Rowayton and Darien train stations making for an easy commute. All new appliances, lots of extra storage in a partially finished basement. plenty of on street and off street parking, use of the private large back yard, and access to Norwalk beaches. Included is trash/recycling, snow removal, landscaping, and water. Professionally managed and available 24/7 for any calls or maintenance issues. Wont last, apply now!

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About 5 Fern St

HomeApartments in NorwalkBrookside 5 Fern St

Lovely 2 bedroom 1 bathroom in desirable Brookside Neighborhood only 1 mile from charming Rowayton with coffee shops, banking, parks, etc... Centrally located to both Rowayton and Darien train stations making for an easy commute. All new appliances, lots of extra storage in a partially finished basement. plenty of on street and off street parking, use of the private large back yard, and access to Norwalk beaches. Included is trash/recycling, snow removal, landscaping, and water. Professionally managed and available 24/7 for any calls or maintenance issues. Wont last, apply now!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 5 Fern St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 5 Fern St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 5 Fern St
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
5 Fern St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
5 Fern St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 5 Fern St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
5 Fern St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 5 Fern St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 5 Fern St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Brookside

2-bedroom apartments at 5 Fern St cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Brookside.

Median rents as of Jul 4 2026.
Brookside
Norwalk
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norwalk
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$2,428
August 2024$2,371
September 2024$2,352
October 2024$2,372
November 2024$2,381
December 2024$2,326
January 2025$2,337
February 2025$2,395
March 2025$2,450
April 2025$2,486
May 2025$2,482
June 2025$2,406
July 2025$2,397
August 2025$2,415
September 2025$2,443
October 2025$2,472
November 2025$2,484
December 2025$2,480
January 2026$2,422
February 2026$2,401
March 2026$2,370
April 2026$2,413
May 2026$2,470
June 2026$2,501
July 2026$2,499
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Brookside
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,884
November 2024$1,999
December 2024$1,999
January 2025$1,865
February 2025$1,775
March 2025$1,775
April 2025$1,850
May 2025$1,850
February 2026$1,750
March 2026$1,790
April 2026$2,083

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$108,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $108,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,700.
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Schools near 5 Fern St

Brookside Elementary School

382 highland ave

norwalk, CT, 6854

PK, 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

Brookside | Norwalk, CT

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Norwalk near 5 Fern 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

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5 Fern St, Norwalk

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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Coqui Grocery Store & Deli
39 Lexington Ave

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