Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Stratford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Stratford

$2,228/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stratford is $2,228 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $278 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stratford

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stratford rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Stratford, CT

Average rent prices in Stratford have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased 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 Stratford, CT

Rent prices in Stratford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stratford is $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Stratford run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,000

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,300

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,475

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

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

Compare median rent prices in Stratford and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stratford

Median rent price$2,228
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stratford, CT is 11% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in Stratford, CT

Inn at Stratford - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.7

Good

Inn at Stratford

216 King St, Stratford, CT 06615

1 bed

4 baths

$270

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

Apartment for rent

258 Sedgewick Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stratford

Studio

1 bath

$550

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

Apartment for rent

Fully Renovated Modern Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Fully Renovated Modern Apartments

490 Sherwood Pl, Stratford, CT 06615

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,475–$3,195

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

Apartment for rent

1894 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stratford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Stratford, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Stratford rental market.

How much is rent in Stratford?

The average rent in Stratford is $2,228 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stratford?

Average rent prices in Stratford have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Stratford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stratford is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $278 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stratford?

To comfortably afford rent in Stratford, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Stratford average around $1,900 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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