
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stamford Neighborhood of Stamford, CT from $600 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Stamford area of Stamford.


61 Clinton Ave, Unit Apt 7

106 Lafayette St

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35 Hoyt St, Unit 6

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162 Lockwood Ave, Unit 2

Bayview Towers

124 Lawn Ave

107 Virgil St

40 Hoyt St, Unit 4

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Spruce Heights
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Hoyt Bedford Apartments

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The Wescott Apartments

124 Shippan Ave

55 Glenbrook Rd, Unit 1

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34 Faucett St, Unit 2

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65 Bedford St, Unit 3

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The Stanley

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Residences on Bedford

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Prospect Park

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47 Lindale St, Unit B
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Park Square West

Southwood Square

Franklin Apartments

Pilgrim Towers - Senior Housing

25 Woodrow St

800 Summer Street Apartments

Augustana Homes Glenbrook (A 55+ Community)

85 Cove Rd

25 Third Street Apartments

State Theater Building
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1032 Hope St

Maple Court Apartments

77 Glenbrook Rd

Eleanor Roosevelt House

453 Glenbrook Road Apartments

111 Prospect St Apartments

39 Glenbrook Rd

40 Hoyt St

37 Rose Park Ave

Seaside Gardens
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43 Seaview Ave

460 Summer St

28 Strawberry Hill Ave

78 Dora Street

132 Summer St

27 Northill St

2475 Summer St

127 Greyrock Pl

97 Morgan St

Maple Tree Apartments
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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 | $2,459 | $1,050 | $3,435 |
| Downtown Stamford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,550 | $9,386 |
| Downtown Stamford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,937 | $2,031 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Stamford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,604 | $2,346 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Stamford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $2,617 | $2,617 |
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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 Bayview Towers priced from $1,692. Spruce Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,833. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stamford apartments for rent in Bridgeport, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Towers | 1 - Bedroom Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,692 |
| Spruce Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
| The Stanley | Studio with Sleeping Nook | Studio,1BA | $1,915 |
| The Lafayette Stamford | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
| Residences on Bedford | Rippowam | 1BR,1BA | $2,247 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stamford, CT
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Stamford area is the $2.51 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Model at HIGHGROVE in the in the Shippan Point neighborhood starting from $9,500. The second greatest value Downtown Stamford apartment is the 44 Dale St Model at 44 Dale St, Unit 44 Dale St - 1st Floor starting at $3,300 with a $2.36 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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| HIGHGROVE | 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.51 |
| 44 Dale St, Unit 44 Dale St - 1st Floor | 44 Dale St | 3BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Glenview House | Lynde | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| 35 Woodrow St, Unit 2 | 35 Woodrow St | 3BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Metro Green Court | B2DC | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 2 BR - 1 BTH Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Bayview Towers | 3-Bedroom Income Resitrctions Apply | 3BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 1248 Hope St, Unit 3 | 1248 Hope St | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Residences on Bedford | Rippowam | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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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 $2,247.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Stamford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Stamford is Bayview Towers which is listed at $1,692, 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 23 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 $431 which is $4,144 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Stamford.
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