- 164 West Ln, Stamford, CT 06905$12,000/mo6 beds · 5 baths · 8,809 sq ft164 West LnStamford, CT 06905
- 175 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford, CT 06902$12,000/moFees may apply4 beds · 3.5 baths · 3,492 sq ft175 Dolphin Cove QuayStamford, CT 06902
- 64 Sanford Ln, Stamford, CT 06905$11,300/mo7 beds · 5.5 baths · 6,103 sq ft64 Sanford LnStamford, CT 06905
- Gaymoor Dr, Stamford, CT 06907$9,900/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 2,540 sq ftStamford, CTStamford, CT 06907
- 34 Davenport Dr, Stamford, CT 06902$8,800/moFees may apply3 beds · 2 baths · 2,268 sq ft34 Davenport DrStamford, CT 06902
- 2428 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903$8,500/moFees may apply5 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,848 sq ft2428 Long Ridge RdStamford, CT 06903
- 82 Westover Ave, Stamford, CT 06902$8,250/moFees may apply4 beds · 2.5 baths · 4,349 sq ft82 Westover AveStamford, CT 06902
- 1709 Newfield Ave #A, Stamford, CT 06903$8,200/moFees may apply5 beds · 4 baths · 4,000 sq ft1709 Newfield AveStamford, CT 06903
- 56 Barholm Ave, Stamford, CT 06907$7,500/moFees may apply4 beds · 3 baths · 2,354 sq ft56 Barholm AveStamford, CT 06907
- 1037 Sunset Rd, Stamford, CT 06903$6,999/mo5 beds · 3.5 baths · 3,573 sq ft1037 Sunset RdStamford, CT 06903
- 98 Soundview Dr, Stamford, CT 06902$6,800/moFees may apply4 beds · 3 baths · 2,024 sq ft98 Soundview DrStamford, CT 06902
- 113 Dogwood Ln, Stamford, CT 06903$6,300/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,500 sq ft113 Dogwood LnStamford, CT 06903
- 181 Crystal Lake Rd, Stamford, CT 06905$5,900/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,200 sq ft181 Crystal Lake RdStamford, CT 06905
- 56 Maitland Rd, Stamford, CT 06906$5,500/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 3,070 sq ft56 Maitland RdStamford, CT 06906Special Offer
- 96 Turner Rd, Stamford, CT 06905$5,400/moFees may apply4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,531 sq ft96 Turner RdStamford, CT 06905
- 49 Nichols Ave, Stamford, CT 06905$5,300/moFees may apply4 beds · 3 baths · 2,400 sq ft49 Nichols AveStamford, CT 06905
- 641 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06902$4,900/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,622 sq ft641 Fairfield AveStamford, CT 06902
- 6 Nottingham Dr, Stamford, CT 06907$4,800/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,960 sq ft6 Nottingham DrStamford, CT 06907
- 37 Old Barn Rd S, Stamford, CT 06905$4,500/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,598 sq ft37 Old Barn Rd SStamford, CT 06905
- 154 Dannell Dr, Stamford, CT 06905$4,000/moFees may apply3 beds · 1 bath · 1,536 sq ft154 Dannell DrStamford, CT 06905
- 118 Webb Ave, Stamford, CT 06902$3,985/mo4 beds · 1 bath · 1,406 sq ft118 Webb AveStamford, CT 06902
- 60 Houston Ter, Stamford, CT 06902$3,550/mo3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,175 sq ft60 Houston TerStamford, CT 06902
- 46 Vernon Pl, Stamford, CT 06902$3,520/moFees may apply3 beds · 1 bath46 Vernon PlStamford, CT 06902
- Whitmore Ln, Stamford, CT 06902$3,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 816 sq ftStamford, CTStamford, CT 06902
- 4 Van Buskirk Ave, Stamford, CT 06902$3,500/moFees may apply3 beds · 1.5 baths · 993 sq ft4 Van Buskirk AveStamford, CT 06902
- 99 North St, Stamford, CT 06902$2,425/moFees may apply1 bed · 1 bath · 932 sq ft99 North StStamford, CT 06902
- 25 Paragon Ln, Stamford, CT 06905$2,350/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 1,050 sq ft25 Paragon LnStamford, CT 06905
- 40 Ayres Dr, Stamford, CT 06905$2,200/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 830 sq ft40 Ayres DrStamford, CT 06905
- 48 Sherman St, Stamford, CT 06902$2,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 715 sq ft48 Sherman StStamford, CT 06902
- 48 Don Bob Rd, Stamford, CT 06903$1,895/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 1,100 sq ft48 Don Bob RdStamford, CT 06903Special Offer
- 14 Taylor St, Stamford, CT 06902Contact for price2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,050 sq ft14 Taylor StStamford, CT 06902
Stamford Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $52,245
- Population density
- 3,571 per square mile
- Median household income
- $84,893
- Total population
- 134,820 people
- Median age
- 37 years old
- Square miles
- 37.74 square miles
- Percent renters
- 44%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $3,125
- Median rent, monthly change
- 1.18%
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.
