Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
New Canaan, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Canaan
$9,475/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in New Canaan is $9,475 per month as of May 2026. This is 386% above the national average rent, or $7,525 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Canaan
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Canaan rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in New Canaan, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in New Canaan, CT
Average rent prices in New Canaan have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,825, whereas a house costs $12,000. 1-bedroom apartments in New Canaan run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change |  20% | |
2 bedroom | $2,799 |  91% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 12% | 44% | |
4 bedroom | $25,000 | 11% | 48% |
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 | $2,825 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,425 | 55% | No Change | |
Houses | $12,000 | 24% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
91%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
44%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$25,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
48%
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
$2,825
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
55%
Houses
Average rent
$12,000
Last 30 days
24%
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
386%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Canaan, CT is 202% higher than the median rent in Armonk, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,140
$3,500
58%$4,029
48%$7,275
73%$6,250
23%$3,500
2%$3,200
88%$3,360
12%$3,000
17%$2,900
45%$2,725
39%$5,950
1%Discover rentals in New Canaan, CT
1d ago
Condo for rent in New Canaan
192 Park St #4, New Canaan, CT 06840
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Canaan
373 Main St #A, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3 baths
$5,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
37 Weed St, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3 baths
$7,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
143 East Ave #143, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3 baths
$7,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
782 Smith Ridge Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
5.5 baths
$36,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
55 Talmadge Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
4.5 baths
$30,000
$27,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Canaan
373 Main St #A, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3 baths
$5,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
52 Sunrise Ave #NA, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
2 baths
$7,500
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 Jun 1
3d 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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
143 East Ave #143, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3 baths
$7,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3d 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
House for rent in New Canaan
52 Twin Pond Ln, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
6 baths
$18,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
55 Talmadge Hill Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
4.5 baths
$30,000
$27,500
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
51 Hawthorne Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3.5 baths
$11,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
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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 $9,475 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Canaan?
Average rent prices in New Canaan have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does New Canaan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Canaan is 386% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,525 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 $379,000/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?
New Canaan rental properties typically do not include utilities as part of the rent. Across all bedroom types, utilities are included in less than 1% of available listings, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs.
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).