
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stamford Neighborhood of Stamford, CT from $600 (92 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Stamford area of Stamford.


13 Rock Spring Rd

Bayview Towers

106 Lafayette St

22 Glenbrook Rd, Unit 4

The Stanley

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38 Horton St, Unit 2

53 Prospect St, Unit 611

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Spruce Heights

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The Wescott Apartments
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Hoyt Bedford Apartments

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25 Main St, Unit 3

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22 Cove Rd, Unit 5

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Residences on Bedford

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11 Oscar St, Unit 2

7 Dale St

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Park Square West

Canterbury Green

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39 Parker Ave, Unit 5

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82 Lindale St, Unit 1
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300 Broad St, Unit 307

Southwood Square

15 Rose St

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47 Lindale St, Unit B

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Arrive Stamford

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Prospect Park

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The Lafayette Stamford

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121 Towne Apartments

12 Houston Terrace

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36 Givens Ave, Unit 1
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Stamford Urby

The Parc at Glenbrook

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9 Pulaski St, Unit 2nd Floor

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Vela on the Park

Sofi At 50 Forest

143 Seaside Ave, Unit #4

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Atlantic Station

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47 Whitmore Ln, Unit 1

504 Glenbrook

104 Palmer Ave
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27 5th St

Franklin Apartments

Pilgrim Towers - Senior Housing

800 Summer Street Apartments

85 Cove Rd

25 Third Street Apartments

State Theater Building

1032 Hope Street Apartments

Maple Court Apartments

77 Glenbrook Rd
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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 | $2,530 | $1,500 | $3,681 |
| Downtown Stamford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $1,475 | $6,305 |
| Downtown Stamford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,780 | $2,031 | $7,695 |
| Downtown Stamford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,976 | $2,346 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Stamford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,354 | $2,617 | $5,900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Bayview Towers | 1 - Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,692 |
| The Stanley | Studio with Sleeping Nook | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Spruce Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
| Residences on Bedford | Newfield | Studio,1BA | $1,920 |
| Canterbury Green | S04 | Studio,1BA | $2,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stamford, CT
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Stamford area is the $1.27 price per square foot 45 W North St Model at 45 W North St, Unit 45 in the in the Shippan neighborhood starting from $3,750. 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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| 45 W North St, Unit 45 | 45 W North St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 35 Woodrow St, Unit 2 | 35 Woodrow St | 3BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Metro Green Court | B2EC | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Parallel 41 | 2X2 (823-b02) | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| The Wescott Apartments | Jamison | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| Bayview Towers | 3-Bedroom Income Resitrctions Apply | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 22 Cove Rd, Unit 5 | 22 Cove Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 38 Horton St, Unit 2 | 38 Horton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 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 $2,090.
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 $4,450.
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 36 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 $304 which is $4,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Stamford.
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I'm April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Bridgeport, CT. I have lived in Fairfield County for over thirty years. I decided to downsize and move to a city with more amenities and affordable rental options.

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