South Norwalk

South Norwalk, CT
Area Guide
Norwalk’s vibrant, trendy neighborhood with spectacular nightlife, dining, and shopping
Nestled next to the Long Island Sound, South Norfolk is one of the cities’ most famed neighborhoods. Known locally as SoNo, this area is a beautiful, balanced mix of urban quirks and suburban convenience paired with gorgeous waterfront views on the outer edges of the neighborhood.
SoNo is known for its hip, lively culture. Over 30-plus eating and drinking options, multiple shopping hubs, and endless entertainment shapes a thrilling nightlife scene. The art scene here is bold as well with tons of galleries, museums, and art festivals held throughout the year. Go on a shopping spree at SoNo Collection, view sea creatures at the Maritime Aquarium, or create a masterpiece at Muse Paintbar. Water sports are also very popular with several marinas and yacht clubs on the waterfront parts of the neighborhood.
There is never a dull moment here and renting an apartment in South Norfolk truly places you right in the mix of excitement.
Transportation
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- The Maritime Aquarium
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children
- Darien Nature Center
- Earthplace
- Sherwood Island State Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Westchester County
- Long Island MacArthur
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† 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.
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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.