Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Milford city, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Milford City

$2,650/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Milford City is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milford City

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milford City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Milford city, CT

Average rent prices in Milford City have increased by 3% 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 Milford city, CT

Rent prices in Milford City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milford City is $2,299, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Milford City run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$2,026

30%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,725

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$2,450

4%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,300

12%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,026

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Milford city, 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 Milford City, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Milford City and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Milford City

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milford City, CT is 21% higher than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in Milford city, CT

91 Willow St ## 95 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Milford - Harbor - Post Road South apartment for rent in Milford city

Residential Rental, Ranch,Split Level, Milford, CT

91 Willow St ## 95, Milford city, CT 06460

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
308 Meadowside Rd #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Devon - Walnut Beach condo for rent in Milford city

Residential Rental, Ranch, Milford, CT

308 Meadowside Rd #209, Milford city, CT 06460

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.
9 Charles St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Milford - Harbor - Post Road South apartment for rent in Milford city

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Price dropped $105Fees 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.
84 Cherry St #84 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Milford - Harbor - Post Road South apartment for rent in Milford city

Residential Rental, Ranch,Apartment, Milford, CT

84 Cherry St #84, Milford city, CT 06460

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Milford city, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Milford City rental market.

How much is rent in Milford City?

The average rent in Milford City is $2,650 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milford City?

Average rent prices in Milford City have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Milford City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milford City is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Milford City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Milford City are Downtown Milford Harbor Post Road South ($2,250/mo), Post Road North ($2,475/mo), and Devon Walnut Beach ($2,972/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Milford City?

To comfortably afford rent in Milford City, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Milford City?

December offers the best rental deals in Milford City, with rents running about 11% lower than the September peak. July is the most competitive month with higher demand, so December's lower competition can mean better prices and more negotiating power.

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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