What is the average apartment size in Branford?

The average size for a Branford, CT apartment is 872 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Branford is $1,877 per month, a 3.37% increase from last years average of $1,816.

What is the average apartment size in Branford?

The typical apartment in Branford offers about 872 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 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Branford?

In Branford, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Branford is $1,877, a 3.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,816.

One-bedroom apartments provide 789 square feet for $1,753, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,042 offer 989 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Branford, CT

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,877	872 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,753	789 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,042	989 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Branford, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Branford, CT have increased by 3.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,816 to $1,877.

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

The largest share of rentals in Branford, CT (46%) 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?

3,329 or 30% of the households in Branford, CT are renter-occupied while 7,584 or 70% are owner-occupied.

How Branford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Branford	$1,877
New Haven	$2,362
Norwalk	$2,904
Stamford	$3,044
New London	$1,708
Middletown	$1,862
Meriden	$1,730
Bridgeport	$1,870
Norwich	$1,638
Waterbury	$1,471
Danbury	$2,555
Milford Town	$2,449
Hamden	$2,147
Wallingford	$1,720
Southington Town	$1,607
Berlin Town	$1,605
Haddam Town	$2,293

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.