
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Canaan, CT from $800 (58 Rentals)
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Station Place Apartments - Subsidized Housing

30 Housatonic Ave

Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments

Brookgate Apartments

Gilbert Clock Apartments

Georgetown Gardens

Winthrop Court Apartments

Mill at Still River

Litchfield Heights
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Bristol Properties Apartments

Forge

Joslen Commons Apartments

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ReNew East Granby

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Avon Colonial Manor

Simsbury Center Apartments

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The Flats at Talcott, an Eagle Rock Community

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The Grand Luxury Apartments and Homes

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Luminary Simsbury Meadows

Brookview Townhomes
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The Residences at Talcott, an Eagle Rock Community

Southwood Acres

Greenway Village

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The Willows

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Avon Woods Apartments

Avon Parks

King's Ridge (small quiet community)

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Farmington Court Apartments

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Highcroft Apartments

The Ridge at Talcott Mountain
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12 Arbor Hill Dr

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The Pointe at Dorset Crossing

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Station 280

Aspen Green at Simsbury

7 Oswego Rd

Stissing Farms

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Mill Commons Apartments

Palatine Manor

465 Chapel St

zBarton Commons
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Maples Extended Stay

Holly House

Lansdowne Place

7 North Street, Pittsfield MA

Oakwood Terrace

Mahaiwe Building

Ensign House

151 Valley View Rd

Hudson Depot Lofts

33 W Main St
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Canaan, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canaan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Canaan Studio Apartments | $1,722 | $1,150 | $2,219 |
| Canaan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $1,170 | $2,880 |
| Canaan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,280 | $4,440 |
| Canaan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $1,480 | $4,863 |
| Canaan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $2,692 | $5,038 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| Brookgate Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Gilbert Clock Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Winthrop Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Station Place Apartments - Subsidized Housing | Station Place | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
| Mill at Still River | 1BD Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Forge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Joslen Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Avon Colonial Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Flats at Talcott, an Eagle Rock Community | A1-1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Grand Meadows | The Hillcrest | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.33 |
| Forge | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Southwood Acres | The Sycamore | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| Stissing Farms | 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Land | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Avon Parks | Beechwood | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Brookview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| The Residences at Talcott, an Eagle Rock Community | A1 - 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.36 |
| Mill at Still River | 1BD Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Gilbert Clock Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio ,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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