Cheap Homes for Rent in Stratford, CT from $500 (33 Rentals)

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property at 250 N Bishop Ave

$1,200 - $1,650

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250 N Bishop Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 42 Dean Pl

$1,500 - $1,675

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$1,500 - $1,675

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$1,500 - $1,675

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42 Dean Pl

BridgeportCT06610
property at 135 Claudia Dr

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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135 Claudia Dr

StratfordCT06614
property at 588-612-612 E Main St

$1,650 - $2,575

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$1,650

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$1,650

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588-612-612 E Main St

BridgeportCT06608

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property at 1 William St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1 William St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 957 William St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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957 William St

BridgeportCT06608
property at 3 Murphys Ln

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Murphys Ln, Unit 5, Unit 5

3 Murphys Ln
SheltonCT06484

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property at 125 Louisiana Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Louisiana Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 310 Booth St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Booth St

StratfordCT06614
property at 180 Blueberry Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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180 Blueberry Ln

StratfordCT06614
property at 6 Daybreak Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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6 Daybreak Ln

SheltonCT06484
property at 460 Asbury Ridge

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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460 Asbury Ridge

SheltonCT06484
property at 183 Livingston Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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183 Livingston Pl

BridgeportCT06610

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property at 35 Harding Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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35 Harding Ave

StratfordCT06615
property at 282 Texas Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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282 Texas Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 35 Nob Hill Cir

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

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35 Nob Hill Cir

BridgeportCT06610
property at 30 Priscilla Ln

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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30 Priscilla Ln, Unit 1, Unit 1

30 Priscilla Ln
StratfordCT06615
property at 1460 Elm St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1460 Elm St

StratfordCT06615

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Stratford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stratford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stratford, CT is a Studio unit found at The Milford Grove in the Putney neighborhood priced from $1,159. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Milford GroveS1-BMR 60%Studio,1BA$1,159
Pembroke Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,396
Redstone Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,396
Fully Renovated Modern ApartmentsStudio SW/SPStudio,1BA$1,525
Cedar HeightsModern Studio Apartment in the Heart of Stratfo...Studio,1BA$1,650
Soundview apartmentsSV15Studio,1BA$1,755
Empire 225StudioStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1520 Pembroke St Model at 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L1520 Pembroke St5BR,1BA$1.67
245 jane st245 jane st3BR,1BA$2.00
111 Smith St, Unit 1111 Smith St3BR,1BA$1.71
272 Davenport St, Unit 2272 Davenport St4BR,1BA$1.92
262 Bond St, Unit 262262 Bond St2BR,1BA$2.10
Sandstone Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$2.10
28 Bowe Ave, Unit 28 Bowe28 Bowe Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
1511 Pembroke St, Unit 11511 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$1.44
26 Alex St, Unit Apt 326 Alex StStudio ,1BA$1.86
Pembroke Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stratford

What type of rentals are currently available in Stratford?

There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT with pricing that ranges from $975 to $9,085. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stratford ranging from $550 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stratford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stratford ranges from $550 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,575.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Stratford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Stratford range from $1,620 to $9,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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