Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
New Canaan, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Canaan
$3,245/mo
57%vs previous year
The average rent in New Canaan is $3,245 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Canaan
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 57% 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 $3,025, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in New Canaan run $2,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,798 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $3,040 | 1% | 57% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 22% | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | 24% | 45% |
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 | $3,025 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 |  40% | 49% | |
Houses | $4,600 | 24% | 49% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,798
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,040
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
57%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
45%
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
$3,025
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
40%
Last year
49%
Houses
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
49%
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
71%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Canaan, CT is 2% lower than the median rent in Armonk, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,299
22%$4,100
$4,350
3%$7,050
89%$6,000
45%$3,700
8%$2,745
25%$3,830
10%$4,650
36%$3,792
10%$3,092
18%$4,397
4%Discover rentals in New Canaan, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
37 Weed St, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3 baths
$5,600
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
412 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Price dropped $650The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
126 East Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
115 Parade Hill Rd #A, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price dropped $300The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
412 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Price dropped $650The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
37 Weed St, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
3 baths
$5,600
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
126 East Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
1.5 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
115 Parade Hill Rd #A, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price dropped $300The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
115 Parade Hill Rd #A, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price dropped $300The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
412 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
2 baths
$5,950
Price dropped $650The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $3,245 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Canaan?
Average rent prices in New Canaan have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 57% since last year.
How does New Canaan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Canaan is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,345 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 $130,000/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).