Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Southport, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Southport

$6,101/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southport is $6,101 per month as of May 2026. This is 213% above the national average rent, or $4,151 more per month.

$3.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southport

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southport rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Southport, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Southport, CT

Average rent prices in Southport have decreased by 57% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $7,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Southport run $2,496 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

-

-

1 bedroom

$3,322

184%

62%

2 bedroom

$2,600

43%

4%

3 bedroom

$6,000

23%

7%

4 bedroom

$10,000

No Change

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,322

Last 30 days

184%

Last year

62%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last year

36%

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$6,101
increased by213%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,150
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southport, CT is 94% higher than the median rent in Shoreham, NY.

Discover rentals in Southport, CT

132 Southport Woods Dr #132 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Southport

CONDOS - Fairfield, CT

132 Southport Woods Dr #132, Southport, CT 06890

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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

Condo for rent

427 Westford Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fairfield, CT

427 Westford Dr, Southport, CT 06890

3 beds

2 baths

$4,800

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

House for rent

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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 $6,101 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southport?

Average rent prices in Southport have decreased by 57% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Southport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southport is 213% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,151 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 $244,000/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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