What is the average apartment size in Branford?

The average size for a Branford, CT apartment is 877 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Branford?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Branford is $1,755 per month, a 0.19% decrease from last year’s average of $1,758.

What is the average apartment size in Branford?

The typical apartment in Branford offers about 877 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Branford, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Branford?

The typical rent budget in Branford ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Branford?

In Branford, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Branford is $1,755, a 0.19% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,758.

One-bedroom apartments provide 785 square feet for $1,590, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,950 offer 984 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Branford, CT

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,755	877 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,590	785 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,950	984 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Branford, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Branford, CT have decreased by 0.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,758 to $1,755.

What's the typical rent budget in Branford, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Branford, CT (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Branford, CT?

4,344 or 33% of the households in Branford, CT are renter-occupied while 8,759 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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How Branford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Branford	$1,755
Norwalk	$2,836
New Haven	$2,287
Stamford	$2,955
Bridgeport	$1,712
Meriden	$1,650
Middletown	$1,866
Waterbury	$1,489
Norwich	$1,600
New London	$1,682
West Haven	$1,549
Milford Town	$2,425
Hamden	$2,044
Wallingford	$1,708
Cheshire	$2,705
East Hampton Town	$1,956
Berlin Town	$1,650
Seymour	$1,577

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Branford apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.