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The Residences at Bedford

The Wescott Apartments

33 Bridge St, Unit Basement

Hoyt Bedford Apartments
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The Lafayette Stamford

816 Pacific St
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Stamford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stamford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Stamford Studio Apartments | $2,589 | $1,790 | $6,225 |
Cheap Stamford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $1,475 | $7,105 |
Cheap Stamford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,222 | $1,850 | $8,300 |
Cheap Stamford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,043 | $2,816 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Stamford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,550 | $7,500 | $7,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stamford, CT
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Side Stamford | $4,927 | $2,150 | 130 |
The Cove | $7,600 | $2,300 | 4 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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85 Cove Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Augustana Homes Glenbrook | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
453 Glenbrook Road Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
The Residences at Bedford | Newfield | Studio,1BA | $1,790 |
Spruce Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
Bayview Towers | 2-Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Hoyt Bedford Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
Canterbury Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Lafayette Stamford | S3 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Village at Stamford | The Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
Parallel 41 | 2x2 (823-b05) | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
TGM Anchor Point | A3L | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Bayview Towers | 2-Bedroom Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
7 Willowbrook Pl, Unit 1 | 7 Willowbrook Pl | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.06 |
33 Bridge St, Unit Basement | 33 Bridge St | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Augustana Homes Glenbrook | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Hoyt Bedford Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
453 Glenbrook Road Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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