Studio Apartment Rent in Darien, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Darien, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $5,384 and +109% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Darien
Compare Darien's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainville | $960 |
| 2 | Torrington | $960 |
| 3 | Waterbury | $978 |
| 4 | New Britain | $980 |
| 5 | East Hartford | $1,010 |
| 6 | Norwich | $1,030 |
| 7 | Hartford | $1,035 |
| 8 | Bristol | $1,080 |
| 9 | New London | $1,080 |
| 10 | Seymour | $1,090 |
| 11 | Watertown | $1,120 |
| 12 | Naugatuck | $1,130 |
| 13 | Southington | $1,160 |
| 14 | Ansonia | $1,170 |
| 15 | Middletown | $1,170 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Connecticut
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darien (this page) | $2,690 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $2,020 |
| 3 | Greenwich | $1,973 |
| 4 | Fairfield | $1,855 |
| 5 | Stamford | $1,838 |
| 6 | Ridgefield | $1,820 |
| 7 | Westport | $1,810 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $1,673 |
| 9 | Brookfield | $1,650 |
| 10 | Hamden | $1,613 |
| 11 | Farmington | $1,540 |
| 12 | Milford | $1,510 |
| 13 | New Haven | $1,502 |
| 14 | Branford | $1,500 |
| 15 | Danbury | $1,490 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Darien.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Darien |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield, CT | 16.2 mi | $1,820 | $-870 (-32%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 19.6 mi | $2,730 | +$40 (+1%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 21.3 mi | $2,750 | +$60 (+2%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 21.9 mi | $2,230 | $-460 (-17%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 22.2 mi | $3,110 | +$420 (+16%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 23.9 mi | $1,770 | $-920 (-34%) |
| Levittown, NY | 24.4 mi | $2,070 | $-620 (-23%) |
| Stratford, CT | 24.9 mi | $1,360 | $-1,330 (-49%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 26.1 mi | $1,840 | $-850 (-32%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 26.1 mi | $1,644 | $-1,046 (-39%) |
| Garden City, NY | 26.4 mi | $2,770 | +$80 (+3%) |
| Uniondale, NY | 26.6 mi | $1,820 | $-870 (-32%) |
Studio rent in Darien — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Darien?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Darien, Connecticut is $2,690 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $5,384.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Darien?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $107,600 ($8,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Darien expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Darien's studio median of $2,690 is +109% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Darien rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Darien ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Darien?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ridgefield ($1,820), Hicksville ($2,230), Farmingdale ($1,770).