Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Darien, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Darien

$6,500/mo

increased by40%

vs previous year

The average rent in Darien is $6,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 233% above the national average rent, or $4,550 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Darien

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Darien rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Darien, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Darien, CT

Average rent prices in Darien have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 40% 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 Darien, CT

Rent prices in Darien vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Darien is $4,045, whereas a house costs $6,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Darien run $5,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,676.

Listings

Studio

$2,395

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,955

9%

24%

2 bedroom

$4,035

27%

46%

3 bedroom

$5,747

No Change

36%

4 bedroom

$19,000

5%

73%

Studio

Average rent

$2,395

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,955

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,035

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,747

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$19,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

73%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Darien, 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 Darien, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Darien and Armonk by all bedroom counts and property types.

Darien

Median rent price$6,500
increased by233%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Darien, CT is 67% higher than the median rent in Armonk, NY.

Discover rentals in Darien, CT

49 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Darien

MULTI_FAMILY - Darien, CT

49 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd, Darien, CT 06820

3 beds

2 baths

$6,000

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

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Darien, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Darien rental market.

How much is rent in Darien?

The average rent in Darien is $6,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Darien?

Average rent prices in Darien have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 40% since last year.

How does Darien rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Darien is 233% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Darien?

To comfortably afford rent in Darien, you'd need to earn approximately $260,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Utilities are not typically included in rent for Darien apartments. The data shows 0% of listings across all bedroom types include utilities as part of the rental price, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs.

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).

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