Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Stratford, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Stratford

$2,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Stratford is $2,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $370 more per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stratford

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Stratford run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

4%

19%

1 bedroom

$2,100

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,400

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,050

9%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,000

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

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$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stratford, CT is 6% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in Stratford, CT

Inn at Stratford - Photo 1 of 1

7h 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

328 Jackson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Apartment for rent in Stratford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

$1,650

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 16

2310 Barnum Ave #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stratford

MULTI_FAMILY - Stratford, CT

2310 Barnum Ave #1stFL, Stratford, CT 06615

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,695

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 $2,300 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stratford?

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

How does Stratford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stratford is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $370 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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Stratford average around $2,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,300/month.

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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