Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
New Canaan, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Canaan
$9,550/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in New Canaan is $9,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 400% above the national average rent, or $7,640 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Canaan
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,957, whereas a house costs $7,050. 1-bedroom apartments in New Canaan run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,154 | No Change |  14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,975 | 8% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $8,200 | 3% | 15% |
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 | $2,957 | 59% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,797 | 40% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,050 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,154
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,975
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
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
$2,957
Last 30 days
59%
Condos
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$7,050
Last 30 days
10%
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
400%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Canaan, CT is 232% higher than the median rent in Armonk, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,875
34%$3,975
51%$3,650
21%$6,975
59%$4,538
46%$3,500
3%$3,200
3%$4,750
8%$4,665
49%$3,595
25%$3,200
3%$5,000
37%Discover rentals in New Canaan, CT
12h ago
House for rent in New Canaan
176 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
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
$6,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Canaan
14 Down River Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Canaan
412 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840
5 beds
2 baths
$6,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Canaan
14 Down River Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in New Canaan
176 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in New Canaan
99 Weed St, New Canaan, CT 06840
4 beds
2 baths
$11,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Canaan
377 Main St #8, New Canaan, CT 06840
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,750
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
$6,100
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 $9,550 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Canaan?
Average rent prices in New Canaan have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does New Canaan rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Canaan is 400% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,640 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 $382,000/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).