Cheap Homes for Rent in Branford, CT from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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property at 4 Warwick St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Warwick St

New HavenCT06513
property at 2 Clark Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

2 Clark Ave

BranfordCT06405
property at 1-3 Parker Memorial Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1-3 Parker Memorial Dr

BranfordCT06405
property at 65 Donna Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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65 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 213 Ferry St

$1,650

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom Rentals

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213 Ferry St

New HavenCT06513
property at 85 Hemingway Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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85 Hemingway Ave

East HavenCT06512
property at 2 Hamre Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Hamre Ln

BranfordCT06405

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property at 84 E Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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84 E Main St

BranfordCT06405
property at 76 Maple St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Maple St

BranfordCT06405
property at 37 Gordon St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Gordon St

East HavenCT06512
property at 173 Russo Ave

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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173 Russo Ave

East HavenCT06513
property at 666 Woodward Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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666 Woodward Ave

East HavenCT06512
property at 85a Hemingway Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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85a Hemingway Ave

East HavenCT06512

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Branford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Branford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Branford, CT is a Studio unit found at Parkwood Apartments in the Annex neighborhood priced from $1,250. Brushy Hill Plaza Apartments in the Eastern Suffolk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Branford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Brushy Hill Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Autumn RidgeMicroStudio,1BA$1,378

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Branford, CT

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Branford area is the $2.13 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Cherry Hill Estates in the in the Outer East Haven neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Branford apartment is the 170 Mill Plain Rd Model at 170 Mill Plain Rd, Unit Apt starting at $2,650 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Eastern Suffolk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Branford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cherry Hill EstatesTownhouse3BR,3BA$2.13
170 Mill Plain Rd, Unit Apt170 Mill Plain Rd2BR,1BA$2.21
Branford Hills Apartments3BR/2BA HEAT & HOT WATER INCLUDED3BR,2BA$1.94
37 N Harbor StTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Summit PlaceOne Bedroom Flex1BR,1BA$2.07
Green View Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Town CenterTownhouse1BR,1BA$2.06
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Branford

What type of rentals are currently available in Branford?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Branford, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $6,000. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Branford ranging from $1,275 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Branford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Branford ranges from $1,275 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,205.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Branford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Branford range from $2,150 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,265.

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