Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Darien, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Darien
$7,125/mo
56%vs previous year
The average rent in Darien is $7,125 per month as of July 2026. This is 269% above the national average rent, or $5,195 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Darien
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Darien rentals at each price point
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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 56% 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 $3,905, whereas a house costs $6,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Darien run $4,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,246 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,395 |  5% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $3,895 | 21% | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $4,950 | 103% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $30,000 | 15% | 86% |
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 Darien, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,905 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 18% | 80% | |
Houses | $6,625 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,246
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
103%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$30,000
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
86%
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 Darien, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,905
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
80%
Houses
Average rent
$6,625
Last 30 days
1%
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
269%higher than the national median
41%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Darien, CT is 162% higher than the median rent in Armonk, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,715
38%$3,350
47%$3,500
12%$3,250
20%$3,995
3%$3,825
6%$11,000
46%$3,437
4%$4,850
16%$2,935
3%$5,150
4%$5,312
40%Discover rentals in Darien, CT
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Darien
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Darien
225 Hoyt St, Darien, CT 06820
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Darien
12 Runkenhage Rd, Darien, CT 06820
3 beds
3.5 baths
$25,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Darien
340 Heights Rd #307, Darien, CT 06820
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Darien
440 Heights Rd #305, Darien, CT 06820
2 beds
2.5 baths
$7,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Darien
1950 Post Rd #2A, Darien, CT 06820
1 bed
1.5 baths
$4,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Darien
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Darien
340 Heights Rd #307, Darien, CT 06820
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment 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 $7,125 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Darien?
Average rent prices in Darien have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 56% since last year.
How does Darien rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Darien is 269% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,195 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 $285,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Darien?
Based on our current listings, utilities are virtually never included in Darien rentals, appearing in under 1% of units across all apartment sizes.
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).