Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Branford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Branford

$2,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Branford is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Branford

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Branford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Branford, CT

Average rent prices in Branford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Branford, CT

Rent prices in Branford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Branford is $1,700, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Branford run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,075

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,500

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,712

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,000

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,712

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Branford, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Branford, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Branford and Ansonia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Branford

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Branford, CT is 33% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Discover rentals in Branford, CT

51 Indian Neck Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Branford

MULTI_FAMILY - Branford, CT

51 Indian Neck Ave, Branford, CT 06405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

13 Parker Memorial Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Branford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Branford, CT

13 Parker Memorial Dr, Branford, CT 06405

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

3739 Hillside Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Branford

MULTI_FAMILY - Branford, CT

3739 Hillside Ave, Branford, CT 06405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

$1,700

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

14 Svea Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Branford

APARTMENT - Branford, CT

14 Svea Ave, Branford, CT 06405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Branford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Branford rental market.

How much is rent in Branford?

The average rent in Branford is $2,600 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Branford?

Average rent prices in Branford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Branford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Branford is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Branford?

To comfortably afford rent in Branford, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Branford?

Based on historical data from 2025, February typically offers the lowest rental prices in Branford, while October sees the highest rents. The seasonal difference reaches approximately 17%, so monitoring for new inventory during lower-demand periods like February might provide better pricing opportunities.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Branford