Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Stamford Neighborhood of Stamford, CT from $800 (32 Rentals)

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52 Highland Rd

StamfordCT06902

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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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Downtown Stamford, Stamford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Stamford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Stamford area of Bridgeport, CT is a Studio unit found at Spruce Heights priced from $1,833. The Davenport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Stamford apartments for rent in Bridgeport, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spruce HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,833
The Davenport302Studio,1BA$1,975
Canterbury GreenStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Lafayette StamfordS3Studio,1BA$2,150
Hoyt Bedford Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$2,160
The Residences at BedfordRippowam1BR,1BA$2,175
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$2,250
Summer HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$2,259
The Hazel StamfordS4Studio,1BA$2,284
Daycroft Apartments/Hamilton GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Stamford, CT

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Stamford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southwood Square2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.70
18 Elm Tree Pl, Unit 2nd Floor18 Elm Tree Pl3BR,1BA$2.96
Hoyt Bedford Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated3BR,1BA$2.95
The Parc at GlenbrookCUE Fairfield 42BR,2BA$3.02
The Stillwater Stamford2x22BR,2BA$2.78
Daycroft Apartments/Hamilton GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.78
Glenview HouseCedar1BR,1BA$3.16
750 Summer StreetSuite C1BR,1BA$3.16
The Residences at BedfordRippowam1BR,1BA$2.83
504 Glenbrook1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.13

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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Connecticut, including Stamford. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Stamford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Stamford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Stamford is under $2,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Stamford?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Stamford is Spruce Heights which is listed at $1,948, while the average apartment in Downtown Stamford costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 125 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Stamford?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Stamford have an average cost of $429 which is $4,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Stamford.

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