Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT from $600 (25 Rentals)

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107 Lafayette St, Unit 2L
$2,000
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107 Lafayette St, Unit 2L

107 Lafayette StStamford, CT 06902
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85 Cove Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Glenbrook Rd

77 Glenbrook RdStamford, CT 06902
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The Stanley
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Stamford, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stamford, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

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$4,600$2,000131
The Cove$4,600$2,3007

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. Spruce Heights in the Shippan Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,833. 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
Spruce HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,833
The Residences at BedfordNewfieldStudio,1BA$1,905
Hoyt Bedford ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,960
Canterbury GreenStudioStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stamford area is the $2.35 price per square foot 114 203 Model at Stamford Commons in the in the Shippan neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Stamford apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Southwood Square starting at $2,250 with a $1.70 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.
Stamford Commons114 2033BR,2BA$2.35
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.70
Element One2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.15
107 Lafayette St, Unit 2L107 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$1.67
16 Treat Ave, Unit 2nd floor16 Treat Ave2BR,1BA$2.64
The One AtlanticA81BR,1BA$3.00
Sofi At 50 ForestA61BR,1BA$3.14
504 Glenbrook2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.98
Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Hoyt Bedford Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$3.14

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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.

Stamford, CT
Population: 129,775

Ranked #212

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Stamford, CT

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

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62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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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 $2,295.

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 $4,600.

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 116 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 $2,039 which is $2,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stamford.

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