
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stamford Neighborhood of Stamford, CT from $600 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Stamford area of Stamford.


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65 Bedford St, Unit 3

Bayview Towers

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42 Dora St, Unit 5

44 Highview Ave

106 Lafayette St

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Spruce Heights

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The Wescott Apartments
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Hoyt Bedford Apartments

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22 Cove Rd, Unit 5

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25 Main St, Unit 3

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Prospect Park

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Residences on Bedford

22 Windell Pl

Canterbury Green

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Park Square West
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39 Parker Ave, Unit 5

14 Cerretta St

80 Victory St

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Pilgrim Towers - Senior Housing

800 Summer Street Apartments

85 Cove Rd

25 Third Street Apartments
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77 Glenbrook Rd

Eleanor Roosevelt House

453 Glenbrook Road Apartments

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The Stanley
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Seaside Gardens

78 Dora Street
Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Stamford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Stamford Studio Apartments | $2,475 | $1,699 | $3,447 |
| Downtown Stamford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,475 | $5,938 |
| Downtown Stamford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,734 | $2,000 | $7,695 |
| Downtown Stamford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,441 | $2,346 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Stamford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,908 | $2,617 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Stamford Neighborhood of Stamford, CT.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Stamford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Stamford area of Bridgeport, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) priced from $1,475. Bayview Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,692. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stamford apartments for rent in Bridgeport, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Bayview Towers | 1 - Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,692 |
| Spruce Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
| Residences on Bedford | Newfield | Studio,1BA | $1,983 |
| Canterbury Green | S05 | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
| The One Atlantic | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,165 |
| The Lafayette Stamford | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stamford, CT
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Stamford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 111 Lafayette St, Unit 1 | 111 Lafayette St | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 663 High Ridge Rd, Unit 2 | 663 High Ridge Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| 35 Woodrow St, Unit 2 | 35 Woodrow St | 3BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic DLX | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Bayview Towers | 3-Bedroom Income Resitrctions Apply | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 22 Cove Rd, Unit 5 | 22 Cove Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 23 Madison Pl, Unit 1 | 23 Madison Pl | 1BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| 12 Houston Ter, Unit 4 | 12 Houston Ter | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Stamford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Stamford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Stamford is under $2,230.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Stamford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Stamford is Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Downtown Stamford costs $4,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 44 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Stamford?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Stamford have an average cost of $495 which is $4,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Stamford.
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