Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Guilford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Guilford

$3,500/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Guilford is $3,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Guilford

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Guilford rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Guilford, CT

Average rent prices in Guilford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Guilford, CT

Rent prices in Guilford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Guilford is $2,147, whereas a house costs $3,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Guilford run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,825

10%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,997

16%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,000

10%

26%

4 bedroom

$5,000

12%

58%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

58%

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

Compare median rent prices in Guilford and Bethany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Guilford

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Guilford, CT is 79% higher than the median rent in Bethany, CT.

Discover rentals in Guilford, CT

2257 Boston Post Rd #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Guilford

Residential Rental, Apartment, Guilford, CT

2257 Boston Post Rd #F, Guilford, CT 06437

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
20 River Colony #20 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Guilford

Residential Rental, Ranch, Guilford, CT

20 River Colony #20, Guilford, CT 06437

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

$2,500

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
53 Woodland Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Guilford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
75 George St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Guilford

$3,575 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In Guilford

75 George St #NA, Guilford, CT 06437

3 beds

2 baths

$3,575

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Guilford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Guilford rental market.

How much is rent in Guilford?

The average rent in Guilford is $3,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Guilford?

Average rent prices in Guilford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Guilford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Guilford is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Guilford?

To comfortably afford rent in Guilford, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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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