Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stamford Neighborhood of Stamford, CT from $800 (41 Rentals)

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3 Seaview Ave

StamfordCT06902

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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 Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

78 Dora Street

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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Carlton Plaza Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Plaza Apartments

26 Strawberry Hill AveStamford, CT 06902
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The Morgan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Morgan

83-95 Morgan StStamford, CT 06905
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Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT Local Guide

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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stamford apartments for rent in Bridgeport, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Bayview Towers2-Bedroom Affordable2BR,1BA$1,650
111 Prospect St ApartmentsStudio with Covered Onsite ParkingStudio,1BA$1,725
The Residences at BedfordNewfieldStudio,1BA$1,785
Spruce HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,833
Canterbury GreenStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Lafayette StamfordS3Studio,1BA$2,150
Prospect ParkStudioStudio,1BA$2,186
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stamford, CT

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Stamford apartment is the B4 Model at Sofi At 50 Forest starting at $3,787 with a $2.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.70
Sofi At 50 ForestB42BR,2BA$2.94
Element One2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.02
Hoyt Bedford Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated3BR,1BA$3.05
Bayview Towers3-Bedroom Affordable3BR,1BA$2.13
504 Glenbrook2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.03
7 Willowbrook Pl7 Willowbrook Pl2BR,1.5BA$2.88
163 Franklin StreetSuite D1BR,1BA$3.07
Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
960 Hope St, Unit 960HopeSt.3C960 Hope St1BR,1BA$2.80

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Connecticut, including Stamford. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,250.

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 $4,600.

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 126 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 $469 which is $4,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Stamford.

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