Oasis
540 Bond St,
Bridgeport, CT 06610
$1,750 - $3,200 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Stratford, CT
What is the average rent in Stratford, CT?
$2,149/month
Average Rent
800 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Stratford, CT is $2,149 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Stratford one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Stratford, you can expect to pay about $1,427 per month for a studio, $2,149 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,568 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,501 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Stratford, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.2%, which averages out to $134 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Stratford, CT
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
62%
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Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stratford?
Based on current rent prices, Stratford Center Historic District is the most affordable neighborhood in Stratford.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stratford?
Based on current rent prices, Stratford Center Historic District is the most expensive neighborhood in Stratford.
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Which Stratford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Stratford with the most apartments available is Stratford Center Historic District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Stratford, CT?
Because the average rent in Stratford is $2,149, you’ll want to make about $7,163 per month or $85,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Stratford, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Stratford, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,427/month
$1,427/month
One Bedroom
$1,987/month
$1,987/month
Two Bedroom
$2,461/month
$2,461/month
Three Bedroom
$2,813/month
$2,813/month
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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 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.