4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Darien, CT
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Darien, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $5,384 and +111% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Darien
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Darien
Compare Darien's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $2,000 |
| 2 | Torrington | $2,000 |
| 3 | New Britain | $2,040 |
| 4 | East Hartford | $2,120 |
| 5 | Hartford | $2,153 |
| 6 | Waterbury | $2,220 |
| 7 | Bristol | $2,240 |
| 8 | Meriden | $2,320 |
| 9 | Watertown | $2,340 |
| 10 | Wallingford | $2,410 |
| 11 | Southington | $2,420 |
| 12 | Middletown | $2,440 |
| 13 | Granby | $2,460 |
| 14 | Cromwell | $2,500 |
| 15 | Norwich | $2,510 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Connecticut
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien (this page) | $5,320 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $4,260 |
| 3 | Greenwich | $3,910 |
| 4 | Fairfield | $3,905 |
| 5 | Milford | $3,690 |
| 6 | Ridgefield | $3,660 |
| 7 | Stamford | $3,638 |
| 8 | Westport | $3,580 |
| 9 | East Lyme | $3,470 |
| 10 | Brookfield | $3,320 |
| 11 | Norwalk | $3,300 |
| 12 | Farmington | $3,220 |
| 13 | Waterford | $3,180 |
| 14 | Shelton | $3,040 |
| 15 | South Windsor | $3,020 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Darien.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Darien |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield, CT | 16.2 mi | $3,660 | $-1,660 (-31%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 19.6 mi | $4,240 | $-1,080 (-20%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 21.3 mi | $4,280 | $-1,040 (-20%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 21.9 mi | $4,330 | $-990 (-19%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 22.2 mi | $4,830 | $-490 (-9%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 23.9 mi | $3,440 | $-1,880 (-35%) |
| Levittown, NY | 24.4 mi | $4,030 | $-1,290 (-24%) |
| Stratford, CT | 24.9 mi | $2,860 | $-2,460 (-46%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 26.1 mi | $3,580 | $-1,740 (-33%) |
| Garden City, NY | 26.4 mi | $5,390 | +$70 (+1%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 26.6 mi | $3,540 | $-1,780 (-33%) |
| Brookfield, CT | 27.8 mi | $3,320 | $-2,000 (-38%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Darien — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Darien?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Darien, Connecticut is $5,320 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $5,384.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Darien?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $212,800 ($17,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $102.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Darien expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Darien's 4+ bedroom median of $5,320 is +111% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Darien rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with 4+ bedroom data, Darien ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Darien?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Ridgefield ($3,660), Mamaroneck ($4,240), Larchmont ($4,280).