Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bristol, CT from $500 (56 Rentals)

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property at 11 Roberts St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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11 Roberts St

BristolCT06010
property at 7 Upson St

$1,190

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$1,190

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$1,190

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7 Upson 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 25 Pratt St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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25 Pratt 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 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Redstone Gardens

218 Surrey DrBristol, CT 06010
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property at 132-134 Gridley St

$1,500 - $1,750

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$1,500

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$1,500

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132-134 Gridley St

BristolCT06010
property at 57 Kelley St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Kelley St

BristolCT06010
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ReNew Bristol
$1,639 - $3,079
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$1,639 - $3,079

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$1,639 - $3,079
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ReNew Bristol

1175 Farmington AveBristol, CT 06010
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Huntington Woods
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$1,650 - $2,445
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$1,600 - $2,395
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$1,650 - $2,445
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Huntington Woods

200 Blakeslee StBristol, CT 06010
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property at 22 Kelley St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

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22 Kelley 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
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5-7 Upson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5-7 Upson St

5-7 Upson StBristol, CT 06010
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451 Divinity St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

451 Divinity St

451 Divinity StBristol, CT 06010
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The Stafford
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stafford

28 Stafford AveBristol, CT 06010
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Bingham Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bingham Apartments

50 Bingham StBristol, CT 06010
property at 141 6th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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141 6th St

BristolCT06010
property at 515 Emmett St

$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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515 Emmett St

BristolCT06010
property at 30 Beach Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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30 Beach Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

30 Beach Ave
TerryvilleCT06786

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property at 2 Park St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

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2 Park St

PlainvilleCT06062
property at 115 Main St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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115 Main St

PlymouthCT06786
property at 3 Pearl St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Pearl St

PlymouthCT06786
property at 48 Hillside Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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48 Hillside Ave

PlainvilleCT06062
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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

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Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bristol, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at 5-7 Upson St in the Bristol Plainville neighborhood priced from $1,190. 451 Divinity St in the Bristol Plainville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5-7 Upson St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,190
451 Divinity St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,200
65 East St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,400
Redstone GardensOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,444
Pine Brook Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,500
48 High St52-3AStudio,1BA$1,525
22 High StC41BR,1BA$1,550
ReNew BristolFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,639
Huntington WoodsBarrington1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, CT

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $1.33 price per square foot 56 Burnham St Model at 56 Burnham St, Unit #54 in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhouse Model at Redstone Gardens starting at $1,786 with a $1.86 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.
56 Burnham St, Unit #5456 Burnham St2BR,1BA$1.33
Redstone GardensTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.86
Huntington WoodsBarrington1BR,1BA$2.08
22 High StC11BR,1BA$2.33
Pine Brook Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Kenmore ApartmentsPartially Remodeled One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
ReNew BristolFlorenceStudio ,1BA$2.98
48 High St122-3Studio ,1BA$4.36
451 Divinity St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.00

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bristol?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bristol is at 451 Divinity St listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment is $1,190 at 5-7 Upson St.

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 $1,500 at Pine Brook Terrace.

What is the most affordable Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 48 High St and starts from $2,325.

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