
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT from $800 (34 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Stamford.


Bayview Towers

The Wescott Apartments

87 Woodway Rd, Unit 87 Woodway rd #2

41 Coolidge Ave

The Residences at Bedford

59 Colonial Rd

52 Highland Rd
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Canterbury Green

500 Newfield Ave

The Hazel Stamford

The Lafayette Stamford

Hoyt Bedford Apartments

121 Towne Apartments
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Stamford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stamford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Stamford Studio Apartments | $2,578 | $1,800 | $6,175 |
Cheap Stamford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,475 | $6,702 |
Cheap Stamford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,132 | $1,800 | $7,995 |
Cheap Stamford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,574 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stamford, CT
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current apartment rentals in the Stamford, CT area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stamford Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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East Side Stamford | $5,162 | $2,150 | 178 |
The Cove | $5,716 | $1,475 | 32 |
Cheapest Available Stamford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stamford, CT is a Studio unit found at The Residences at Bedford in the Shippan neighborhood priced from $1,825. Spruce Heights in the Shippan Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,833. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stamford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Residences at Bedford | Newfield | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Spruce Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,833 |
Canterbury Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Lafayette Stamford | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,160 |
Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $2,250 |
Daycroft Apartments/Hamilton Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Summer House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,309 |
504 Glenbrook | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stamford area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse Model at Southwood Square in the in the Shippan Point neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Stamford apartment is the 18 Elm Tree Pl Model at 18 Elm Tree Pl, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $3,700 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Shippan neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stamford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Southwood Square | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
18 Elm Tree Pl, Unit 2nd Floor | 18 Elm Tree Pl | 3BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Parallel 41 | 2x2 (823-b05) | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
The Parc at Glenbrook | CUE Fairfield 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
The Stillwater Stamford | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
Hoyt Bedford Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Daycroft Apartments/Hamilton Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
46 Taylor St, Unit 107 | 46 Taylor St | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
34 Faucett St, Unit 2L | 34 Faucett St | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
504 Glenbrook | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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Stamford Overview
Stamford, CT is the headquarters for multiple Fortune 1000 companies. People choose Stamford, CT for their high-end schools, quality of life, and variety of activities. The downtown district features multiple restaurants and a wide variety of entertainment venues. There are extensive housing choices, a large arts community, and many parks.
Why live in Stamford, CT?
Stamford has wonderful options for the single professional and families. One of the traits that stands out about Stamford is that it is a nautical city. This means that parts of Stamford touch the ocean, or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. This allows locals and visitors alike can go to these areas to enjoy the scenery or the many waterfront activities. It is also home to one of the best collegiate schools in the world, Stanford University.
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Getting Around Stamford, CT
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stamford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Stamford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stamford is under $2,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stamford?
The cheapest apartment in Stamford is Spruce Heights which is listed at $1,948, while the average apartment in Stamford costs $5,439.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 121 regular apartments in 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 Stamford?
Cheap apartments in Stamford have an average cost of $985 which is $4,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stamford.
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