Last updated on July 11, 2026

Average rent in
Southport, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Southport

$5,087/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southport is $5,087 per month as of July 2026. This is 161% above the national average rent, or $3,137 more per month.

$2.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southport

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southport rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Southport, CT

Average rent prices in Southport have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 Southport, CT

Rent prices in Southport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southport is $2,450, whereas a house costs $6,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Southport run $2,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

61%

2 bedroom

$3,435

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$12,000

No Change

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

61%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,435

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,000

Last year

44%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southport, 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 Southport, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Southport and Shoreham by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southport

Median rent price$5,087
increased by161%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southport, CT is 59% higher than the median rent in Shoreham, NY.

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249 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Southport

TOWNHOME - Fairfield, CT

249 Main St #2, Southport, CT 06890

1 bed

2 baths

$5,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Southport, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Southport rental market.

How much is rent in Southport?

The average rent in Southport is $5,087 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southport?

Average rent prices in Southport have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Southport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southport is 161% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,137 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southport?

To comfortably afford rent in Southport, you'd need to earn approximately $204,000/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).

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