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Old Saybrook, CT

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Enchanting coastal town with classic New England charm

Picturesque Coastal Riverside Historic Charming Peaceful

Nestled where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook is a picturesque community brimming with classic New England charm. Incorporated in 1854, Old Saybrook is one of the oldest towns in Connecticut. Old Saybrook’s historic character persists to this day, with an array of houses and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Saybrook honors its storied past with amenities like the General William Hart House and Museum, Fort Saybrook Monument Park, and the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. The community also offers a slew of modern amenities in suburban shopping centers and plazas along Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook’s main commercial thoroughfare.

Old Saybrook contains a wide variety of apartments available for rent in tranquil residential areas. The community’s natural beauty provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially at popular venues such as Harveys Beach and the Preserve. Getting around from Old Saybrook is a breeze with access to I-95 and the Old Saybrook Amtrak station.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Old Saybrook, CT is $2,763 for one bedroom, and $3,470 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Saybrook has increased by 10.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,763/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$28,500/month
0 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

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

Old Saybrook Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

317 Students

7
out of 10

Kathleen E. Goodwin School

Public

Grades PK-4

401 Students

6
out of 10

Old Saybrook Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

317 Students

7
out of 10

Old Saybrook Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

347 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride
  • Connecticut River Museum
  • Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
  • Selden Island State Park Reserve
  • Rocky Neck State Park

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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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.