- 167 Old North Stamford Rd, Stamford, CT 06905$5,900/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,933 sq ft167 Old North Stamford RdStamford, CT 06905
- 11 Hallmark Pl, Stamford, CT 06906$3,950/moFees may apply4 beds · 3 baths · 1,947 sq ft11 Hallmark PlStamford, CT 06906
- 40 Tupper Dr, Stamford, CT 06902$5,500/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,248 sq ft40 Tupper DrStamford, CT 06902
- 217 Ocean Dr W, Stamford, CT 06902$6,500/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,584 sq ft217 Ocean Dr WStamford, CT 06902
- 31 Ralsey Rd S, Stamford, CT 06902$17,000/moFees may apply4 beds · 3 baths · 2,925 sq ft31 Ralsey Rd SStamford, CT 06902
- 1037 Sunset Rd, Stamford, CT 06903$6,999/mo5 beds · 3.5 baths · 3,573 sq ft1037 Sunset RdStamford, CT 06903
- 69 Studio Rd, Stamford, CT 06903$11,000/moFees may apply4 beds · 3.5 baths · 3,376 sq ft69 Studio RdStamford, CT 06903
- 58 Davenport Dr, Stamford, CT 06902$10,200/moFees may apply4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,239 sq ft58 Davenport DrStamford, CT 06902
- 118 Webb Ave, Stamford, CT 06902$3,990/mo4 beds · 1 bath · 1,406 sq ft118 Webb AveStamford, CT 06902
- 15 Whitmore Ln, Stamford, CT 06902$3,200/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 816 sq ft15 Whitmore LnStamford, CT 06902
- 181 Crystal Lake Rd, Stamford, CT 06905$5,500/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,200 sq ft181 Crystal Lake RdStamford, CT 06905
- 39 Wedgemere Rd, Stamford, CT 06905$12,500/moFees may apply4 beds · 3.5 baths · 4,958 sq ft39 Wedgemere RdStamford, CT 06905
- 40 Ayres Dr, Stamford, CT 06905$2,150/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 830 sq ft40 Ayres DrStamford, CT 06905
- 56 Barholm Ave, Stamford, CT 06907$7,500/moFees may apply4 beds · 3 baths · 2,354 sq ft56 Barholm AveStamford, CT 06907
- 6 Nottingham Dr, Stamford, CT 06907$4,800/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,960 sq ft6 Nottingham DrStamford, CT 06907
- 2428 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903$7,900/moFees may apply5 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,848 sq ft2428 Long Ridge RdStamford, CT 06903
- 14 Taylor St, Stamford, CT 06902Contact for price2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,050 sq ft14 Taylor StStamford, CT 06902
- 1709 Newfield Ave #A, Stamford, CT 06903$7,900/moFees may apply5 beds · 4 baths · 4,000 sq ft1709 Newfield AveStamford, CT 06903
- Gaymoor Dr, Stamford, CT 06907$9,900/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 2,540 sq ftStamford, CTStamford, CT 06907
About Stamford
Area Information
Stamford is the fourth largest city in Connecticut, located 30 miles north of Manhattan on Long Island Sound. Many residents commute to New York, New York, via regular Metro-North express trains. The Merritt Parkway and I-95 pass through, as do Amtrak trains, putting Washington, DC, and Boston, Massachusetts, within easy reach.Home to a number of major companies, including GE and UBS, Stamford has a busy, modern business district with all of the shops and restaurants you expect of a regional hub. There are colleges, too: UConn, Sacred Heart University and University of Bridgeport all have branches here. But there's also salt air and views of the sea. Beautiful Cummings Park and Cove Island Park have sandy beaches and waterfront walking trails.
Apartments for rent in Stamford span diverse neighborhoods, from Shippan Point, a friendly community on the Sound, to woodsy and rural North Stamford, which is filled with old Colonial homes, such as those in the Long Ridge historic district. There's the walkable downtown, around Bedford Street, and lively Springdale just beyond it, with modest wood-frame homes and small yards.
Renting in Stamford gives you a good base for exploring the northeast. Weekend getaway options abound. Within 50 miles is New York's Hudson River Valley, New Haven and rural northwest Connecticut. For mountainous scenery, the Catskills and Berkshires are about 100 miles away, while Vermont's Green Mountains are 200 miles from the city.
Renting in Stamford, CT
Stamford is sometimes viewed as the budget alternative to Greenwich, its affluent next-door neighbor. That can be true downtown, but other neighborhoods are plenty pricey. As with any city, conduct a thorough search. But move fast. Stamford's businesses and schools draw new residents at a fairly steady pace.
Local attractions
- Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens: With 91 acres of wildflowers, woodland and wetlands, plus summer concerts, the Bartlett is a favorite of locals and tourists alike.
- Avon Theatre: This Art Deco gem screens independent films, documentaries and classics, and hosts regular talks and events.
- The Stamford Center for the Arts/Palace Theatre: The city's concert hall hosts big-name entertainers, music, dance, comedy and the Stamford Symphony.
- Franklin Street Works: A non-profit, hip art space and cafe with creative programming.
