
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT from $1,000 (141 Rentals)
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328 Jackson Ave

1880 Barnum Ave

2310 Barnum Ave

152 Thompson St

Cedar Heights

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63 Raymond St, Unit #2

436 Jackson Ave

1111 Stratford

196 Avon St, Unit #1
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28 Bowe Ave, Unit 28 Bowe

47 Clover St

30 Priscilla Ln, Unit 1

155 Clover St

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Lofts at 335

285 Clover St

166 Booth St

1105 Hillside Ave

2343 Barnum Ave

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The Village
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1620 N Peters Ln

1095 Hillside Ave

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271 Swanson Ave, Unit 273 Swanson Ave.

Avon Apartments

135 Claudia Dr

Empire 225

Center Lofts On Main

115 Short Beach Rd

50 Birdseye St

125 Warner Hill Rd
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The Milford Grove

1402 Boston Ave

1511 Pembroke St, Unit 6

1812 Boston Ave, Unit First floor front

39 Granfield Ave

Crescent Crossing

85 Union Ave

Redstone Apartments

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Pembroke Commons
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470 Noble Ave, Unit 468 First Floor

85-87 Union Ave

Hollister Ave

466 Hollister Ave

219 Helen St

427 Pembroke St

Forest Hills Milford

231 Goddard Ave

250 N Bishop Ave

37 Granfield Ave
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Stratford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stratford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Stratford Studio Apartments | $2,044 | $1,000 | $2,967 |
| Cheap Stratford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $1,300 | $3,518 |
| Cheap Stratford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,161 | $1,500 | $4,668 |
| Cheap Stratford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,174 | $1,925 | $9,128 |
| Cheap Stratford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $2,375 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Stratford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stratford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Redstone Apartments in the Lower East End neighborhood priced from $1,396. Pembroke Commons in the Enterprise Zone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,396. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stratford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Pembroke Commons | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Hollister Ave | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Milford Grove | S1- BMR 80% | Studio,1BA | $1,583 |
| 1148 William Street | Unit 202 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1145-1151 Ogden St EXT | 1145-1151 Ogden St EXT - 5 | 3BR,1BA | $1,670 |
| Fully Renovated Modern Apartments | 1BR SW/SP | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1520 Pembroke St Model at 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Stratford apartment is the 245 jane st Model at 245 jane st starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the North End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L | 1520 Pembroke St | 5BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 245 jane st | 245 jane st | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 111 Smith St, Unit 1 | 111 Smith St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 286 Orchard St, Unit 1st Floor | 286 Orchard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 1145-1151 Ogden St EXT | 1145-1151 Ogden St EXT - 5 | 3BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 63 Raymond St, Unit Unit #2 | 63 Raymond St | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 28 Bowe Ave, Unit 28 Bowe | 28 Bowe Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 470 Noble Ave, Unit 468 First Floor | 470 Noble Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Hollister Ave | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Pembroke Commons | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stratford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stratford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stratford is at The Milford Grove listed at $1,583.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stratford Apartment is $1,396 at Redstone Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stratford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stratford is starting from $1,885 at Pembroke Commons.
What is the most affordable Stratford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Stratford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1145-1151 Ogden St EXT and starts from $1,670.
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Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT
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