Cheap Homes for Rent in Stratford, CT from $1,500 (22 Rentals)

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property at 76 Golden Hill St

$1,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Golden Hill St

TrumbullCT06611
property at 135 Claudia Dr

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

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135 Claudia Dr

StratfordCT06614
property at 95-97-97 Austin St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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95-97-97 Austin St

BridgeportCT06604
property at 1333 E Main St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1333 E Main St

BridgeportCT06608

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property at 186 Louisiana Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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186 Louisiana Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 325 Lafayette St

$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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325 Lafayette St, Unit 1302

325 Lafayette St
BridgeportCT06604
property at 657 Naugatuck Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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657 Naugatuck Ave

MilfordCT06461
property at 1168 Main St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1168 Main St, Unit B5

1168 Main St
StratfordCT06615
property at 106 Heather 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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106 Heather Ridge

SheltonCT06484
property at 115 Short Beach Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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115 Short Beach Rd

StratfordCT06615

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property at 183 Livingston Pl

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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183 Livingston Pl

BridgeportCT06610
property at 193 Virginia 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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193 Virginia Ave

BridgeportCT06610
property at 325 Lafayette St

$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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325 Lafayette St, Unit 8309

325 Lafayette St
BridgeportCT06604
property at 565 Carroll 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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565 Carroll Ave, Unit 3

565 Carroll Ave
BridgeportCT06607
property at 50 Birdseye 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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50 Birdseye St

StratfordCT06615
property at 120 Huntington Turnpike

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Huntington Turnpike

BridgeportCT06610

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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

30 Priscilla Ln
StratfordCT06615

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 $1,214. Palisades Apartments in the Trumbull Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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$1,214
Palisades ApartmentsModern Spacious 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Redstone Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,396
Pembroke Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,396
Soundview apartmentsSV15Studio,1BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1520 Pembroke St Model at 1520 Pembroke St, Unit 1L in the in the Lower Long Hill neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Stratford apartment is the 188 6th St Model at 188 6th St starting at $2,000 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Lower East 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$1.36
188 6th St188 6th St3BR,1BA$1.43
201 Adams St, Unit 2nd flr apt201 Adams St2BR,1BA$1.12
111 Smith St, Unit 1111 Smith St3BR,1BA$1.60
245 jane st245 jane st3BR,1BA$2.00
63 Raymond St, Unit Unit #263 Raymond St2BR,1BA$1.95
1511 Pembroke St, Unit 11511 Pembroke St1BR,1BA$1.44
2244 Nichols Ave, Unit 2244 Nichols Ave Unit 12244 Nichols Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Pembroke Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
26 Alex St, Unit Apt 326 Alex StStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stratford

What type of rentals are currently available in Stratford?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in Stratford, CT with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,128. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stratford ranging from $1,500 to $14,000.

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 $1,500 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,958.

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 $1,800 to $9,128, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,275 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,475.

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