Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Stamford, CT

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Stamford, CT rent rose 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,047/month. Renters are paying $246 more per month on average than last year, despite a 4.6% month-over-month decline in June 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Stamford rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Northeastern metros with a limited total rental inventory of 176 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Stamford rent for around $2,479/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,250/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,000/month. Houses command a median of $4,300/month compared to $2,974/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Stamford Historic District rents fell 49.2% year over year to $2,650/month, contrasting with Shippan where rents rose 55.4% to $3,225/month. This divergence shows significant variation within Stamford's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Stamford

$3,047/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stamford is $3,047 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,097 more per month.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stamford

176

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stamford rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Stamford, CT

Average rent prices in Stamford have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Stamford, CT

Rent prices in Stamford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stamford is $2,974, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Stamford run $2,897 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,745.

Listings

Studio

$2,479

16%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,700

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,250

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,700

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$6,000

8%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,479

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Stamford and Darien by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stamford

Median rent price$3,047
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,500
increased by233%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stamford, CT is 53% lower than the median rent in Darien, CT.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Darien

$6,500

increased by35%
Last year
Glen Cove

$3,550

increased by21%
Last year
Greenwich

$3,537

decreased by39%
Last year
Harrison

$4,487

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Last year
Mamaroneck

$4,500

increased by11%
Last year
Norwalk

$2,950

increased by23%
Last year

Cost of living in Stamford, CT

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services16% higher
Groceries6% higher
Health17% higher
Housing74% higher
Transportation6% higher
Utilities32% higher

Discover rentals in Stamford, CT

Residences on Bedford - Photo 1 of 1
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17h ago

9.3

Excellent

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Residences on Bedford

1425 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06905

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,727–$3,439

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 Jun 17

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Hoyt Bedford Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

10h ago

8.7

Very good

Hoyt Bedford Apartments

112 Hoyt St, Stamford, CT 06905

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,810–$3,370

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

37 Rose Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stamford

APARTMENT - Stamford, CT

37 Rose Park Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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

Apartment for rent

96 Lockwood Avenue, Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.6

Very good

96 Lockwood Avenue, Unit 1

96 Lockwood Ave #1, Stamford, CT 06902

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 17

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Frequently asked questions for Stamford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Stamford rental market.

How much is rent in Stamford?

The average rent in Stamford is $3,047 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stamford?

Average rent prices in Stamford have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Stamford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stamford is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,097 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Stamford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Stamford are Downtown Stamford Historic District ($2,650/mo), East Side ($2,667/mo), and Glenbrook ($2,700/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stamford?

To comfortably afford rent in Stamford, you'd need to earn approximately $122,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Stamford?

Stamford's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.

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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