Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Branford, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Branford
$2,240/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Branford is $2,240 per month as of November 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $340 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Branford
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Branford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Branford, CT
Average rent prices in Branford have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Branford run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,310 | 25% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,665 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $3,050 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 9% | 35% |
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 | $2,000 | 3% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,370 | No Change | 17% | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,310
Last 30 days
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,665
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
35%
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
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,370
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
4%
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
18%higher than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Branford, CT is 18% higher than the median rent in Ansonia, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,900
6%$2,000
1%$2,000
19%$2,188
5%$1,750
3%$2,600
2%$2,050
3%$2,784
4%$2,243
6%$1,850
4%$1,600
$1,945
3%Discover rentals in Branford, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Branford
13 Parker Memorial Dr, Branford, CT 06405
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
26 Indian Neck Ave #2, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Branford
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Branford
29 2nd Ave, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Branford
12 Harbour Vlg #E, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Branford
33 W End Ave #C, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
8h ago
Verified
115 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
8h ago
Verified
115 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
7h ago
House for rent in Branford
27 Prospect Hill Rd, Branford, CT 06405
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Branford
170 Short Beach Rd #A, Branford, CT 06405
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
8h ago
Verified
115 S Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Branford
26 Indian Neck Ave #2, Branford, CT 06405
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $2,240 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Branford?
Average rent prices in Branford have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Branford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Branford is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 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 $90,000/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).