
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stamford Neighborhood of Stamford, CT from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Bayview Towers

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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444 Bedford Street, Unit Apt 8N
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The Residences at Bedford

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Prospect Park

Canterbury Green

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72 Highview Ave, Unit 1

1 Atlantic St

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Park Square West

269 Washington Blvd
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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 | $2,531 | $1,833 | $3,355 |
| Downtown Stamford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $1,475 | $4,384 |
| Downtown Stamford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,770 | $1,566 | $7,265 |
| Downtown Stamford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,184 | $2,346 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Stamford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 29 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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,566. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stamford apartments for rent in Bridgeport, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Bayview Towers | 2-Bedroom Income Resitrctions Apply | 2BR,1BA | $1,566 |
| Spruce Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
| The Residences at Bedford | Newfield | Studio,1BA | $1,919 |
| Canterbury Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| The Lafayette Stamford | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
| Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $2,250 |
| Prospect Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
| 121 Towne Apartments | The Hobbs | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stamford, CT
As of December 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 3 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated Model at Hoyt Bedford Apartments starting at $3,305 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Shippan 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 3BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Bayview Towers | 4-Bedroom Income Resitrctions Apply | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Wescott Apartments | Fitzgerald | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 163 Franklin Street | Suite L | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Glenview House | Avery | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Parallel 41 | 1x1 (823-a05) | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Village at Stamford | The Bayberry | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| 504 Glenbrook | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| 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 $2,325.
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 29 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 $185 which is $4,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Stamford.
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