Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT from $600 (36 Rentals)

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$1,800

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106 Lafayette St

StamfordCT06902
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Spruce Heights
$1,833 - $2,950
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$1,833 - $2,950

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Spruce Heights

72 Spruce StStamford, CT 06902
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Residences on Bedford
$1,849 - $3,578
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Residences on Bedford

1425-1435 Bedford StStamford, CT 06905
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23 Madison Pl
$2,000 - $2,300
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23 Madison Pl

23 Madison PlStamford, CT 06902
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property at 15 Bungalow Park

$2,100

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15 Bungalow Park

StamfordCT06902
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85 Cove Rd
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85 Cove Rd

85 Cove RdStamford, CT 06902
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State Theater Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

State Theater Building

990 Hope StStamford, CT 06907
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Maple Court Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court Apartments

389 Courtland AveStamford, CT 06906
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77 Glenbrook Rd
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77 Glenbrook Rd

77 Glenbrook RdStamford, CT 06902
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The Stanley
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The Stanley

1315 Washington BlvdStamford, CT 06902
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Seaside Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaside Gardens

235-239 Seaside AveStamford, CT 06902
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78 Dora Street
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78 Dora Street

78 Dora StStamford, CT 06902

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stamford, CT

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Stamford, CT area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stamford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Side Stamford$3,775$1,80047
The Cove$5,450$1,69911

Cheapest Available Stamford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stamford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) in the Shippan neighborhood priced from $1,475. Bayview Towers in the Shippan Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,692. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stamford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Bayview Towers1 - Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,692
Spruce HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,833
Residences on BedfordNewfieldStudio,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stamford area is the $2.38 price per square foot 111 Lafayette St Model at 111 Lafayette St, Unit 1 in the in the Shippan Point neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Stamford apartment is the 34 Keith St Model at 34 Keith St, Unit 2 starting at $3,550 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Shippan Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stamford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
111 Lafayette St, Unit 1111 Lafayette St3BR,2BA$2.38
34 Keith St, Unit 234 Keith St3BR,1BA$2.29
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.70
35 Woodrow St, Unit 235 Woodrow St3BR,1BA$2.78
Bayview Towers3-Bedroom Income Resitrctions Apply3BR,1BA$2.23
22 Cove Rd, Unit 522 Cove Rd1BR,1BA$2.11
23 Madison Pl23 Madison Pl1BR,2BA$2.79
960 Hope St, Unit 960 Hope St. 3 A960 Hope St1BR,1BA$2.47
38 Horton St, Unit 238 Horton St1BR,1BA$2.47
Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Stamford Overview

Stamford, CT is the headquarters for multiple Fortune 1000 companies. People choose Stamford, CT for their high-end schools, quality of life, and variety of activities. The downtown district features multiple restaurants and a wide variety of entertainment venues. There are extensive housing choices, a large arts community, and many parks.

Why live in Stamford, CT?

Stamford has wonderful options for the single professional and families. One of the traits that stands out about Stamford is that it is a nautical city. This means that parts of Stamford touch the ocean, or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. This allows locals and visitors alike can go to these areas to enjoy the scenery or the many waterfront activities. It is also home to one of the best collegiate schools in the world, Stanford University.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stamford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Stamford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stamford is under $1,849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stamford?

The cheapest apartment in Stamford is Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Stamford costs $4,612.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stamford?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Stamford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Stamford?

Cheap apartments in Stamford have an average cost of $1,114 which is $3,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stamford.

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