
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Darien, CT from $1,000 (72 Rentals)
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The Corbin District

The Royle at Darien

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600 Old Stamford Rd, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

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39 Hoyt St, Unit 2, Unit 2

53 Prospect St, Unit 611, Unit 611

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Residences on Bedford

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124 Shippan Avenue Ext, Unit 2, Unit 2

124 Shippan Ave

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Hoyt Bedford Apartments
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1887 Summer St

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110 Shippan Avenue Ext

155 W Cedar St, Unit 5

2 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 Fairfield Ave Apt. 4

60 Strawberry Hill Ave, Unit 1103, Unit 1103

22 Treat Ave

858 Hope St

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Arrive Stamford

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Prospect Park

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The Lafayette Stamford
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12 N Taylor Ave

Shirt Factory Lofts and The Platform

12 Houston Terrace

Monterey Village Apartments

The IVE at West Cedar

Oak Grove Apartments

800 Summer Street Apartments

Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)

85 Cove Rd

25 Third Street Apartments
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The IVE at SoNo South

State Theater Building

Maple Court Apartments

1032 Hope St

77 Glenbrook Rd

Eleanor Roosevelt House

453 Glenbrook Road Apartments

53 Prospect St

99 Prospect St

Bayview Towers
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111 Prospect St Apartments

140 Grove St

The IVE at Flax Hill

107 S Main St

60 Strawberry Hill Ave

Cedar Court Senior Housing

The IVE at 35 Clay St

The IVE at Flax Hill

The IVE at Novak

246 Seaton Rd
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Darien, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Darien?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Darien Studio Apartments | $2,502 | $1,650 | $3,861 |
| Cheap Darien 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $1,600 | $6,200 |
| Cheap Darien 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $2,250 | $8,900 |
| Cheap Darien 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,505 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Darien 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $3,750 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Darien Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Darien, CT is a Studio unit found at Residences on Bedford in the Shippan neighborhood priced from $1,816. Prospect Park in the Shippan Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Darien apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on Bedford | Newfield | Studio,1BA | $1,816 |
| Prospect Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
| The Lafayette Stamford | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
| Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Stamford Urby | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
| Arrive Stamford | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $2,384 |
| Sono Central | S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,402 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Darien, CT
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Darien area is the $2.36 price per square foot 28 Horton St Model at 28 Horton St, Unit 2 in the in the Shippan Point neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Darien apartment is the UNIT TWO 2 Bedroom w/ Basement Model at 20 N Taylor Condos starting at $2,550 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the West Norwalk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Darien apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Horton St, Unit 2 | 28 Horton St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.36 |
| 20 N Taylor Condos | UNIT TWO 2 Bedroom w/ Basement | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
| 54 Fairfield Ave, Unit 1 st floor | 54 Fairfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 124 Shippan Avenue Ext, Unit 2 | 124 Shippan Avenue Ext | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 93 Richards Apartments | 2x2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| 110 Shippan Avenue Ext | 110 Shippan Avenue Ext | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 504 Glenbrook | 1 Bedroom Plus Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| The Parc at Glenbrook | CUE Waldorf | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Village at Stamford | The Bayberry | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Darien Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Darien?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Darien is at Residences on Bedford listed at $1,816.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Darien Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Darien Apartment is $2,250 at Residences on Bedford.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Darien Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Darien is starting from $2,408 at Residences on Bedford.
What is the most affordable Darien Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Darien Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Knoll and starts from $3,650.
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