Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT from $800 (28 Rentals)

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85 Cove Rd
Studio Apartments

85 Cove Rd

85 Cove RdStamford, CT 06902
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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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78 Dora St
1 Bedroom Apartments

78 Dora St

78 Dora StStamford, CT 06902

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Maple Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Tree

101 Maple Tree AveStamford, CT 06906
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Stamford, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stamford, CT

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

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$4,927$2,150130
The Cove$7,600$2,3004

Cheapest Available Stamford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stamford, CT is a Studio unit found at 85 Cove Rd in the Shippan Point neighborhood priced from $1,475. Augustana Homes Glenbrook in the Shippan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stamford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
85 Cove RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Augustana Homes GlenbrookOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
453 Glenbrook Road Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
The Residences at BedfordNewfieldStudio,1BA$1,790
Spruce HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,833
Bayview Towers2-Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,850
Hoyt Bedford ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,960
Canterbury GreenStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Lafayette StamfordS3Studio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stamford area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Southwood Square in the in the Shippan Point neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Stamford apartment is the The Spruce Model at Village at Stamford starting at $3,500 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Shippan 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.
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.70
Village at StamfordThe Spruce2BR,2BA$2.72
Parallel 412x2 (823-b05)2BR,2BA$3.02
TGM Anchor PointA3L1BR,1BA$3.10
Bayview Towers2-Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1.75
7 Willowbrook Pl, Unit 17 Willowbrook Pl2BR,1.5BA$3.06
33 Bridge St, Unit Basement33 Bridge St1BR,1BA$2.40
Augustana Homes GlenbrookOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Hoyt Bedford ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio ,1BA$3.04
453 Glenbrook Road Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.80

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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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Getting Around Stamford, CT

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 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 $2,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stamford?

The cheapest apartment in Stamford is Augustana Homes Glenbrook which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Stamford costs $6,263.

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 $2,084 which is $4,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stamford.

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