Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
New Canaan, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Canaan
$11,750/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in New Canaan is $11,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 504% above the national average rent, or $9,805 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Canaan
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Canaan rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Canaan, CT
Average rent prices in New Canaan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% 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
New Canaan, CT
Rent prices in New Canaan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Canaan is $2,900, whereas a house costs $11,000. 1-bedroom apartments in New Canaan run $2,493 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,810 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change |  13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $5,000 | 2% | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $14,500 | 9% | 26% |
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 New Canaan, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,675 | 126% | No Change | |
Houses | $11,000 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,810
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$14,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
26%
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 New Canaan, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
126%
Houses
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Canaan and Armonk by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Canaan
504%higher than the national median
52%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Canaan, CT is 298% higher than the median rent in Armonk, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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41%$3,400
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8%$3,450
18%$3,750
25%$3,800
44%$4,555
44%$3,022
51%$5,225
2%Discover rentals in New Canaan, CT
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Canaan
192 Park St #4, New Canaan, CT 06840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in New Canaan
176 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
37 Weed St, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3 baths
$6,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
412 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
2 baths
$7,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
11 Gower Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
5.5 baths
$25,000
$23,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
42 Forest St #4, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3.5 baths
$16,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
117 Tobys Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3 baths
$13,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in New Canaan
22 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
4.5 baths
$14,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Canaan
18 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
64 White Oak Shade Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
4 baths
$9,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
244 Park St #244, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
2 baths
$7,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in New Canaan
22 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
4.5 baths
$14,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
11 Gower Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
5.5 baths
$25,000
$23,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Canaan
18 Old Stamford Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
133 Jelliff Mill Rd #NA, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3 baths
$13,500
$12,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for New Canaan, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the New Canaan rental market.
How much is rent in New Canaan?
The average rent in New Canaan is $11,750 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Canaan?
Average rent prices in New Canaan have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does New Canaan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Canaan is 504% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $9,805 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Canaan?
To comfortably afford rent in New Canaan, you'd need to earn approximately $470,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New Canaan?
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in New Canaan, appearing in under 0.01% of available apartments across all bedroom types.
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).