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Stamford, CT

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A stone’s throw from the Big Apple, Stamford offers quiet living with culture to spare

Urban Diverse Public Transportation Walkable Restaurants Bayfront Culture

While it may be close to New York City, Stamford’s unique local culture has an identity all its own. Music is big, with the Stamford Center for the Arts, the Stamford Symphony Orchestra, and numerous outdoor music events packing the entire calendar. The free Harbor Point Trolley System runs downtown routes every day of the week, making it easy to get around without having to hunt for parking. Beautiful waterfront areas such as Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary serve up lovely scenic views. Consistently named one of America’s safest cities by the FBI, Stamford is a great community for families.

Stamford presents a compelling case to those on the apartment or house hunt. There’s an incredible mix of long-standing homes and luxurious, ultra-modern apartments available to renters, especially in the ever-developing downtown district. Foodies and night owls should stick close to Broad Street and Elm Street, where the biggest concentration of restaurants and bars are.

Of course, one can’t ignore Stamford’s closeness to New York City, which is easily accessible by regular commuter rail service and the Connecticut Turnpike. If you’re looking to get even farther out of town, Stamford is within driving distance of four major airports, including JFK and La Guardia.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Stamford, CT is $2,155 for a studio, $2,673 for one bedroom, $3,614 for two bedrooms, and $4,316 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stamford has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,673/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$6,719/month
288 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,018/month
196 Sq Ft
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Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

56

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Rogers International School

Public

Grades K-8

765 Students

6
out of 10

Davenport Ridge School

Public

Grades K-5

659 Students

5
out of 10

Westover School

Public

Grades K-5

532 Students

5
out of 10

Stillmeadow School

Public

Grades K-5

621 Students

4
out of 10

Julia A. Stark School

Public

Grades K-5

593 Students

4
out of 10

Rogers International School

Public

Grades K-8

765 Students

6
out of 10

Scofield Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

584 Students

5
out of 10

Dolan School

Public

Grades 6-8

611 Students

4
out of 10

Rippowam Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

725 Students

3
out of 10

Turn Of River School

Public

Grades 6-8

662 Students

3
out of 10

The Academy Of Information Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

642 Students

6
out of 10

Westhill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,265 Students

3
out of 10

Stamford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,048 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mianus River Park
  • Garden Education Center of Greenwich
  • Bruce Museum Seaside Center
  • SoundWaters
  • Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • Laguardia

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