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Greenwich, CT

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A historic gem and upscale suburb on Connecticut’s coast

Coastal Suburban Great Schools Upscale Historic Walkable

As one of the oldest towns in Connecticut, the city of Greenwich sits on the Long Island Sound, boasting not only a rich history, but beautiful waterfront views as well. This sprawling suburb is abundantly wooded with a large number of safe neighborhoods for renters to choose from. Known for its upscale appeal and stately homes, Greenwich is located on the Connecticut-New York border, adjacent to the Westchester County Airport. This beautiful city is about a 50-minute train ride into New York City, sitting 35 miles southwest of Greenwich.

This coastal suburb boasts small-town charm and a New England feel that residents and visitors alike rave about. Community events, friendly neighbors, and spacious lots define this historic town. Although picturesque single-family homes and luxury apartments line the city’s residential streets, there are plenty of shops and restaurants in the commercial district. Enjoy walkable streets, well-kept storefronts, excellent schools, community parks, country clubs, boasting, hiking, and lakefront fun in the city of Greenwich, Connecticut.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Greenwich, CT is $2,550 for a studio, $3,376 for one bedroom, $5,592 for two bedrooms, and $6,615 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenwich has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,376/month
835 Sq Ft
House
$17,277/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,893/month
474 Sq Ft
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Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Mianus School

Public

Grades K-5

492 Students

10
out of 10

Riverside School

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

10
out of 10

Old Greenwich School

Public

Grades PK-5

406 Students

9
out of 10

North Street School

Public

Grades PK-5

387 Students

9
out of 10

International School At Dundee

Public

Grades K-5

341 Students

9
out of 10

Eastern Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

784 Students

10
out of 10

Western Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

617 Students

7
out of 10

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

506 Students

7
out of 10

Greenwich High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,668 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bowman Observatory
  • Bruce Museum
  • Garden Education Center of Greenwich
  • Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary
  • Mianus River Park

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.