Stamford Apartments for Rent

About Stamford

The city of Stamford is one of the largest in the state with more than 120,000 people calling the area home. Stamford stretches from the Long Island Sound all the way to the border with New York State and is crossed over by the Connecticut Turnpike and the Merit Parkway. There are several passenger train lines that serve the area connecting Stamford to New York City, New Canaan and cities throughout the northeast via Amtrak. The Stamford Hospital is located here as is several large financial firms such as UBS and Gen Re.

There are loads of parks and outdoor activities in this community making Stamford apartments a good choice if you like to go exploring outside. Cummings Park has a public beach and boat launch with a fishing pier. A big hill here is also a popular sledding spot in the winter. Residents can also head over to Cove Island Park for a choice of beaches, bike trails and nature areas including SoundWaters, a community center with small aquarium great for family activities and organized trips. Nearby, the city manages the Terry Connors Ice Rink next to Cove Island Park and offers residents skating lessons, hockey programs, figure skating programs. Several theaters and cinemas are located here including the Stamford Center for the Arts an old Vaudeville house that now presents live theatre, concerts and art exhibitions. The Stamford Museum and Nature Center a natural history and art style museum with interactive exhibits and a nature trail on a 118-acres.

The Stamford downtown area is home to numerous events throughout the year from regular concerts in Columbus Park to parades and exhibits. You will find a farmers market, art expos and festivals to keep you going, all making this a wonderful place to find a Stamford apartment rent as your next home.

A post office in Stamford is located at 421 Atlantic Street. The phone number is 203-323-2092.

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