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77 Glenbrook Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Glenbrook Rd

77 Glenbrook RdStamford, CT 06902
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85 Cove Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Cove Rd

85 Cove RdStamford, CT 06902
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The Stanley
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stanley

1315 Washington BlvdStamford, CT 06902
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Seaside Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaside Gardens

235-239 Seaside AveStamford, CT 06902
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78 Dora Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

78 Dora Street

78 Dora StStamford, CT 06902
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Maple Tree
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Tree

101 Maple Tree AveStamford, CT 06906
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stamford, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/18/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Side Stamford$5,070$2,150201
The Cove$5,672$1,47545

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 $1,815. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at BedfordNewfieldStudio,1BA$1,815
Spruce HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,833
Canterbury GreenStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Lafayette StamfordS3Studio,1BA$2,150
Daycroft Apartments/Hamilton GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Metro Green Terrace1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,327
Atlantic Station WestS1_AStudio,1BA$2,366
Vela on the ParkSA-3Studio,1BA$2,385
The Hazel StamfordS1Studio,1BA$2,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stamford, CT

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stamford area is the $2.96 price per square foot 18 Elm Tree Pl Model at 18 Elm Tree Pl, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Shippan neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Stamford apartment is the Tribeca Model at Park Square West starting at $3,100 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Shippan Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stamford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Elm Tree Pl, Unit 2nd Floor18 Elm Tree Pl3BR,1BA$2.96
Park Square WestTribeca2BR,2BA$2.74
125 Lawn Ave, Unit A2125 Lawn Ave2BR,1BA$2.65
The Stillwater Stamford2x22BR,2BA$2.78
Hoyt Bedford Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated2BR,1BA$2.96
59 Harbor St, Unit 159 Harbor St2BR,1BA$3.11
Daycroft Apartments/Hamilton GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.78
The Parc at GlenbrookCUE Waldorf1BR,1BA$2.98
TGM Anchor PointA11BR,1BA$3.00
34 Faucett St, Unit 2L34 Faucett St1BR,1BA$2.63

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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 $2,398.

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 $5,371.

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 $962 which is $4,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stamford.

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