Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
Branford, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Branford
$2,655/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Branford is $2,655 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $706 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Branford
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Branford rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Branford, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Branford, CT
Average rent prices in Branford have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,247, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Branford run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,075 |  4% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 17% | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Branford, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,247 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,995 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Branford, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
16%
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
36%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Branford, CT is 48% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
8%$2,000
2%$2,200
12%$1,987
21%$1,787
12%$2,600
25%$2,150
2%$2,689
$2,162
4%$2,095
6%$1,551
3%$1,998
6%Discover rentals in Branford, CT
1d ago
Verified
115 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Branford
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
49 N Harbor St #1, Branford, CT 06405
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
7 Mona Ave #7, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Branford
204 Clark Ave, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Branford
245 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
1 bath
$3,900
$3,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
133 Linden Ave #B, Branford, CT 06405
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
9 Sunset Beach Rd #B, Branford, CT 06405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
115 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
115 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Branford
3 Sundance Dr #3, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
84 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
154 E Main St #A, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Branford
3 Sundance Dr #3, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Branford
245 Alps Rd, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
1 bath
$3,900
$3,600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
84 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
7 Mona Ave #7, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
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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 $2,655 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Branford?
Average rent prices in Branford have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Branford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Branford is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $706 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 $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Branford?
One-bedroom apartments in Branford averaged around $1,900 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,700 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a decline and two-bedrooms showing growth compared to the previous year.
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).