Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bristol, CT from $500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1 Divinity St

$975

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$975

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$975

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1 Divinity St

BristolCT06010
property at 21 Sigourney St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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21 Sigourney St

BristolCT06010
property at 11 Roberts St

$1,250 - $1,350

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$1,250

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$1,250

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11 Roberts St

BristolCT06010
property at 28 Hull St

$1,340

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$1,340

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$1,340

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28 Hull St

BristolCT06010
property at 66 Talmadge St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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66 Talmadge St

BristolCT06010
property at 403 West St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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403 West St

BristolCT06010
property at 91 Holden St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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91 Holden St

BristolCT06010
property at 190 Divinity St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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190 Divinity St

BristolCT06010

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property at 25 Pratt St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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25 Pratt St

BristolCT06010
property at 407 West St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 West St

BristolCT06010
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Redstone Gardens
$1,444 - $1,786
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$1,444 - $1,786

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$1,444 - $1,786
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Redstone Gardens

218 Surrey DrBristol, CT 06010
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46 Stearns St
$1,450 - $1,650
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$1,450 - $1,650

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$1,450 - $1,650
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46 Stearns St

46 Stearns StBristol, CT 06010
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property at 182 Greene St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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182 Greene St

BristolCT06010

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Francis Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Francis Apartments

42 Stafford AveBristol, CT 06010
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Baymar Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Baymar Apartments

94 Gaylord StBristol, CT 06010
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21 Divinity St
3 Bedroom Apartments

21 Divinity St

21 Divinity StBristol, CT 06010
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Dutton Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dutton Heights

41 Woodard DrBristol, CT 06010

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RiverView Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

RiverView Apartments

171 Laurel StBristol, CT 06010
Senior Living
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The Stafford
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stafford

28 Stafford AveBristol, CT 06010
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property at 279 Redstone Hl Rd

$1,440

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$1,440

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$1,440

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279 Redstone Hl Rd

BristolCT06010
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Bingham Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bingham Apartments

50 Bingham StBristol, CT 06010
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42 Beach Ave, Unit #3, Unit #3
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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42 Beach Ave, Unit #3, Unit #3

42 Beach AveTerryville, CT 06786
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property at 121 S Main St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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121 S Main St

PlymouthCT06786
property at 11 Roosevelt Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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11 Roosevelt Ave

PlymouthCT06786
property at 34 S Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34 S Main St

PlymouthCT06786

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property at 39 Park St

$824

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$824

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$824

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39 Park St

ThomastonCT06787
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Plymouth Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plymouth Village

282 Main StTerryville, CT 06786
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92-94 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

92-94 W Main St

92-94 W Main StPlainville, CT 06062
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77 E Main St
Studio Apartments

77 E Main St

77 E Main StPlainville, CT 06062
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Southington Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southington Gardens

191 Queen StSouthington, CT 06489
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Brown Gables
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brown Gables

311R East StPlainville, CT 06062
property at 242 N Main St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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242 N Main St

SouthingtonCT06489
property at 27 Railroad Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Railroad Ave

SouthingtonCT06489
property at 82 S Main St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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82 S Main St

ThomastonCT06787
property at 65 East St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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65 East St

PlainvilleCT06062

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Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bristol, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Brookside Apartment Homes in the Bristol Plainville neighborhood priced from $1,400. Redstone Gardens in the Bristol Plainville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,444. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside Apartment Homes2B/1B2BR,1BA$1,400
Redstone GardensOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,444
Pine Brook Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
22 High StC41BR,1BA$1,550
Bristol Properties Apartments1D Oconn1BR,1BA$1,581
Huntington WoodsBarrington1BR,1BA$1,700
ReNew BristolAurora1BR,1BA$1,739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, CT

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $1.25 price per square foot 123 High St Model at 123 High St in the in the Bristol Plainville neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the 27 Trout Brook Rd Model at 27 Trout Brook Rd, Unit 27 starting at $1,850 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Bristol Plainville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bristol apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
123 High St123 High St3BR,1.5BA$1.25
27 Trout Brook Rd, Unit 2727 Trout Brook Rd3BR,1BA$1.32
Patterson PlaceUnit 102 - 2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.80
Redstone GardensTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.86
Brookside Apartment Homes3B/1B3BR,1BA$2.11
42 Beach Ave, Unit #342 Beach Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
Norton Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
46 Stearns St46 Stearns St2BR,1BA$1.94
Huntington WoodsBarrington1BR,1BA$2.14
17 Lincoln Ave, Unit 1817 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2.17

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Bristol Overview

Bristol, CT is located in Hartford County about 20 miles southwest of Hartford and has a population of 60,477. It’s known as the home of ESPN since the studios are located in the city. It’s also home to Lake Compounce, which is the oldest operating theme park in the country. Bristol is known as a clock-making city and you can also find the American Clock and Watch Museum there.

Why live in Bristol, CT?

The proximity to other cities, including New Haven and Hartford, means that any cultural activities or professional sports are always nearby. The conveniently located amenities and interesting activities make it great to enjoy the city on a regular basis. The city has a low crime rate, which is far lower than the national average. The housing prices and overall affordability are also lower than some of the other nearby areas. Bristol is also the gateway to Litchfield Hills, one of the most beautiful tourist areas in the region. The average rent price for apartments in Bristol, CT is lower than the national average and the average for the state.

Bristol, CT
Population: 60,032

Ranked #630

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bristol Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment is $1,444 at Redstone Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bristol Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bristol is starting from $1,400 at Brookside Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookside Apartment Homes and starts from $1,900.

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