
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT from $800 (135 Rentals)
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Fully Renovated Modern Apartments

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Cedar Heights

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63 Raymond St, Unit #2

176 Thompson St

56 Hollister St

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1111 Stratford

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28 Bowe Ave, Unit 28 Bowe

47 Clover St

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67 Colony St, Unit 67 Colony Street
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456 California St

64 Horace St

30 Priscilla Ln, Unit 1

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Lofts at 335

285 Clover St

166 Booth St

1620 N Peters Ln

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The Village

510 E Main St, Unit 116

526 Franklin Ave
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116 Swanson Ave

115 Short Beach Rd

Empire 225

Center Lofts On Main

2310 Barnum Ave

1691 W Broad St

2336 Barnum Ave

1460 Elm St

459 Noble Ave
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154 Clarence St, Unit 2

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1812 Boston Ave, Unit 1

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1511 Pembroke St, Unit 1

1402 Boston Ave

1511 Pembroke St, Unit 6

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Crescent Crossing

85-87 Union Ave

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Redstone Apartments

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Pembroke Commons

582 Kossuth St
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373 Myrtle Ave

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470 Noble Ave, Unit 468 First Floor

955 Main St

139 Pennsylvania Ave

273 Brooks St

219 Helen St

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The Milford Grove

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Forest Hills Milford

37 Granfield Ave

250 N Bishop Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stratford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Stratford Studio Apartments | $2,026 | $1,571 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Stratford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $800 | $4,053 |
| Cheap Stratford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $1,500 | $4,448 |
| Cheap Stratford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,996 | $1,900 | $9,053 |
| Cheap Stratford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $2,199 | $3,500 |
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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 |
| Fully Renovated Modern Apartments | Studio SW/SP | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 653-657 Union Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Soundview apartments | SV15 | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Oasis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1520 Pembroke St Model at 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Stratford apartment is the 1536 Main St Model at 1536 Main St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the South Stratford 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. |
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| 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L | 1520 Pembroke St | 5BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1536 Main St, Unit 2nd Floor | 1536 Main St | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 362 Soundview Ave, Unit 1 | 362 Soundview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 111 Smith St, Unit 1 | 111 Smith St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 63 Raymond St, Unit #2 | 63 Raymond St | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 2244 Nichols Ave, Unit 2244 Nichols Ave Unit 1 | 2244 Nichols Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1511 Pembroke St, Unit 1 | 1511 Pembroke St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 470 Noble Ave, Unit 468 First Floor | 470 Noble Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Pembroke Commons | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 1812 Boston Ave, Unit 1 | 1812 Boston Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 Fully Renovated Modern Apartments listed at $1,600.
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 $1,700 at 653-657 Union Ave.
What is the most affordable Stratford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Stratford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1220 Pembroke St and starts from $2,500.
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Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT
Written by: M. April Tome
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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Written by: Robin Stewart
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