Apartments for Rent in Branford, CT

Prices and availability in Branford, CT were last updated on 2 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Branford, CT are: Star Deluxe Branford, Shoreline Grove, 49 Silver Street, Squire Hill and 70 Short Beach Road.

The average rent in Branford, CT is $1,758.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Branford, CT is between $1,650 and $2,535.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Branford, CT is between $2,600 and $3,185.

In Branford, 30% of the residents are renting compared to 70% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 4% of Branford's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Branford are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 17% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Branford are around 0.9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 59% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.