Average Rent in Branford, CT and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Branford, CT

Average rent prices in Branford have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,222, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Branford run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.


Studio	$1,550	No Change	-
1 bedroom	$1,870	9%	4%
2 bedroom	$2,195	1%	12%
3 bedroom	$2,200	2%	26%
4 bedroom	$2,950	32%	15%


Apartments	$2,222	7%	6%
Condos	$2,275	5%	No Change
Houses	$3,100	16%	No Change
Rooms	$1,150	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

15%

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$2,500

28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Branford, CT is 39% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Discover rentals in Branford, CT

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

House for rent

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Branford

$1,800 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Branford With Great Amenities

37 39 Hillside Ave #E, Branford, CT 06405

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Branford

Main Floor of Multiunit in Quiet Beautiful Branford Neighborhood

90 Laurel Hill Rd #1, Branford, CT 06405

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Condo for rent

Available Aug 14

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Branford

TOWNHOME - Branford, CT

6 Peddlars Dr #6, Branford, CT 06405

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,000

Condo for rent

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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 $2,500 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Branford?

Average rent prices in Branford have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Branford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Branford is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $100,000/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).