Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Darien, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Darien

$7,375/mo

increased by59%

vs previous year

The average rent in Darien is $7,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 288% above the national average rent, or $5,475 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Darien

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Darien rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 59% 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 $4,000, whereas a house costs $6,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Darien run $4,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $8,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

-

-

1 bedroom

$3,465

17%

15%

2 bedroom

$4,295

2%

23%

3 bedroom

$5,997

16%

16%

4 bedroom

$6,500

5%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,465

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,997

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

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$7,375
increased by288%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,494
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Darien, CT is 111% higher than the median rent in Armonk, NY.

Discover rentals in Darien, CT

13 Park Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Darien

3 beds

1 bath

$4,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
2743 Post Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

Residential Rental, Colonial, Darien, CT

2743 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820

5 beds

4 baths

$7,200

$6,950

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
223 West Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

Residential Rental, Colonial, Darien, CT

223 West Ave, Darien, CT 06820

3 beds

2.5 baths

$7,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
415 West Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Darien

Beautifully Updated Tudor in Darien

415 West Ave, Darien, CT 06820

3 beds

1.5 baths

$8,500

$7,700

Price drop

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

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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 $7,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Darien?

Average rent prices in Darien have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 59% since last year.

How does Darien rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Darien is 288% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,475 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 $295,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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