Area Information

Norwalk is a coastal Connecticut city located 40 miles from New York, New York. Just northeast of Stamford, it is accessible by I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. Metro-North trains stop in South and East Norwalk, making the one-hour commute to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan very easy. Amtrak stops in Stamford and Bridgeport put Washington, DC and Boston, Massachusetts within easy reach.

Many apartments for rent in Norwalk are close to the water. Its Long Island Sound coast is jagged with coves, peninsulas and tidal creeks. In many ways it feels like a proper New England town: The harbor is busy, the fish is fresh and the town hosts an annual oyster festival. Picturesque areas, such as Rowayton, feel far removed from metropolitan New York City. Artsy South Norwalk, dubbed SoNo, has hip restaurants, bars, shops and the annual SoNo Arts Celebration. Inland, there's Cranbury Park, 272 lush acres with woodland trails and disc golf. The Silvermine neighborhood, which borders New Canaan, dates back to 17th century and boasts several historic buildings.

If the local beaches aren't enough, you'll find plenty more up the coast. Within 150 miles there's Block Island, Rhode Island; Little Compton, Rhode Island; and Long Island's North Fork. Head north for weekend getaways in the Hudson Valley, Litchfield County and the Berkshires.

Renting in Norwalk, CT

Norwalk was long seen as a relative bargain compared to the neighboring towns of Darien and New Canaan, but that is changing. With its great location and quality housing stock, Norwalk is a hot market right now. It's not as competitive as some northeast rental markets, but it's still a good idea to nail down a lease when you find a good spot.

Local attractions

Calf Pasture Beach: An East Norwalk spot for picnics, volleyball and lobster bakes.
The Maritime Aquarium: A popular attraction featuring sea animals, such as sharks, otters and turtles, and an IMAX theater.
Sheffield Island Lighthouse: Board a ferry and go back to a time to discover how this 1868 lighthouse was critical to ocean shipping.
Norwalk Concert Hall:This historic venue is home to the town's symphony orchestra.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum? A Gilded Age landmark estate.
Center for Contemporary Printmaking: A non-profit organization hosting exhibitions and workshops related to the printing arts.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children: A multidimensional resource that focuses on learning through play.

111 Rowayton Ave #201

9 Dancing Bear Rd

233 Rowayton Ave

139 Highland Ave

50 Shorefront Park

5 Yarmouth Rd

2 Anchor Ln

38 Yarmouth Rd

(Undisclosed Address)

5 Riverview Dr

13 Birch St

1 Island Dr #9

168 Rowayton Ave #A

7 Westview Ln

56 Linden St

Scribe

5 Hollow Spring Rd

17 Grey Hollow Rd

The Villages at Saugatuck

1 Cottontail Rd

Piper

Harbourside SoNo

12 Jacob St

25 Ludlow Mnr

Ardea Pointe at Mill Pond

4 Cranbury Woods Rd

The Confluence at Norwalk

93 East Ave

9 Cobblers Ln

115 Stuart Ave

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