Cheap Apartments for Rent in Canaan, CT from $800 (58 Rentals)

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property at 31 Railroad St

$1,350

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property at 30 Housatonic Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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30 Housatonic Ave

CanaanCT06018

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Avon Colonial Manor
$1,625 - $1,935
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$1,625 - $1,935

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$1,625 - $1,935
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Avon Colonial Manor

156 W Main StAvon, CT 06001
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The Willows
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$2,077 - $2,217
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$2,077 - $2,217

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$2,077 - $2,217
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The Willows

19 Lockhouse RdWestfield, MA 01085
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Avon Woods Apartments
$2,095 - $2,395
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$2,095 - $2,395

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Avon Woods Apartments

75 Avonwood RdAvon, CT 06001
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Highcroft Apartments
$2,200 - $4,440
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$2,200 - $4,440

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$2,200 - $4,440
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Highcroft Apartments

1100 Highcroft PlSimsbury, CT 06070
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The Pointe at Dorset Crossing
$2,219 - $4,454
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$2,169 - $4,404
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$2,219 - $4,454
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The Pointe at Dorset Crossing

55 Dorset Crossing DrSimsbury, CT 06070
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Station 280
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$2,316 - $3,816
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$1,966 - $3,466
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$350

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$2,316 - $3,816
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Station 280

280 Salmon Brook StGranby, CT 06035
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Mill Commons Apartments
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$3,495 - $5,822
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$3,410 - $5,737
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$3,495 - $5,822
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Mill Commons Apartments

1 Millers WaySimsbury, CT 06070
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Palatine Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palatine Manor

32 Church AveGermantown, NY 12526
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465 Chapel St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

465 Chapel St

465 Chapel StLee, MA 01238
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zBarton Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

zBarton Commons

34 East StNew Milford, CT 06776
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Maples Extended Stay
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maples Extended Stay

305 Bantam Lake RdMorris, CT 06763
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Holly House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly House

23 Holly House StLitchfield, CT 06759
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Lansdowne Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lansdowne Place

38 Thomas StWestfield, MA 01085
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Oakwood Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

200 Southwick RdWestfield, MA 01085
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Mahaiwe Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mahaiwe Building

4 Castle StGreat Barrington, MA 01230
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Ensign House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ensign House

690 Hopmeadow StSimsbury, CT 06070
property at 33 W Main St

$2,300

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$2,300

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33 W Main St

SharonCT06069

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Cheapest Available Canaan Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Canaan, CT is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,082. Brookgate Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Canaan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio,1BA$1,082
Brookgate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Gilbert Clock ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Winthrop Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Station Place Apartments - Subsidized HousingStation Place1BR,1BA$1,313
Mill at Still River1BD Classic1BR,1BA$1,500
Forge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,570
Joslen Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,575
Avon Colonial ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
The Flats at Talcott, an Eagle Rock CommunityA1-1x11BR,1BA$1,780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canaan, CT and Nearby

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canaan area is the $2.33 price per square foot The Hillcrest Model at The Grand Meadows in the in the Poquonock neighborhood starting from $3,969. The second greatest value Canaan apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Forge starting at $2,695 with a $2.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Canaan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grand MeadowsThe Hillcrest3BR,2.5BA$2.33
Forge3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.01
Southwood AcresThe Sycamore2BR,1.5BA$2.11
Stissing Farms2 Bed, 2 Bath - Land2BR,2BA$2.20
Avon ParksBeechwood2BR,2BA$2.28
Brookview Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.11
The Residences at Talcott, an Eagle Rock CommunityA1 - 1x1.51BR,1.5BA$2.36
Mill at Still River1BD Classic1BR,1BA$1.97
Gilbert Clock ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canaan Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Canaan?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Canaan is at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments listed at $1,082.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Canaan Apartment is $1,250 at Brookgate Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Canaan is starting from $1,350 at Gilbert Clock Apartments.

What is the most affordable Canaan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Canaan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Station Place Apartments - Subsidized Housing and starts from $1,651.

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