Studio Apartment Rent in Ridgefield, CT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ridgefield, Connecticut as of July 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $3,856 and +41% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ridgefield
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 Ridgefield
Compare Ridgefield'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 | $2,690 |
| 2 | Trumbull | $2,020 |
| 3 | Greenwich | $1,973 |
| 4 | Fairfield | $1,855 |
| 5 | Stamford | $1,838 |
| 6 | Ridgefield (this page) | $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 Ridgefield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ridgefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, CT | 13.2 mi | $1,650 | $-170 (-9%) |
| New Milford, CT | 20.7 mi | $1,220 | $-600 (-33%) |
| Stratford, CT | 27.1 mi | $1,360 | $-460 (-25%) |
| Derby, CT | 28.8 mi | $1,200 | $-620 (-34%) |
| Sleepy Hollow, NY | 29.2 mi | $1,644 | $-176 (-10%) |
| Seymour, CT | 29.2 mi | $1,090 | $-730 (-40%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 29.6 mi | $2,730 | +$910 (+50%) |
| Ansonia, CT | 29.8 mi | $1,170 | $-650 (-36%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 29.9 mi | $3,110 | +$1,290 (+71%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 31.2 mi | $2,750 | +$930 (+51%) |
| Nyack, NY | 33 mi | $2,327 | +$507 (+28%) |
| Naugatuck, CT | 33.2 mi | $1,130 | $-690 (-38%) |
Studio rent in Ridgefield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ridgefield?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ridgefield, Connecticut is $1,820 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $3,856.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ridgefield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,800 ($6,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ridgefield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ridgefield's studio median of $1,820 is +41% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ridgefield rank for studio rent in Connecticut?
Among the 53 cities in Connecticut with studio data, Ridgefield ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ridgefield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brookfield ($1,650), New Milford ($1,220), Stratford ($1,360).