Rent in New Canaan, CT
A 2-bedroom in New Canaan, CT (ZIP 06840) typically rents for about $3,500+ a month, with a range of $2,399–$3,500+. Owner-occupied homes in Western Connecticut Planning Region pay about 1.42% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,454 | $1,454–$1,671 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $3,276 | $2,071–$3,276 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $3,500+ | $2,399–$3,500+ | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,475 | $2,878–$3,475 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$3,573 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
New Canaan ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in New Canaan, CT?
- About $3,500+ a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,399–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in New Canaan, CT?
- About $3,276 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,071–$3,276. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in New Canaan, CT?
- About $3,475 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,878–$3,475. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in New Canaan, CT?
- About $1,454 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,454–$1,671. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in New Canaan, CT?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,500–$3,573. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in New Canaan, CT?
- Owner-occupied homes in Western Connecticut Planning Region pay a typical 1.42% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these New Canaan rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).