
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Canaan, CT from $800 (43 Rentals)
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Station Place Apartments - Subsidized Housing

Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments

Brookgate Apartments

Gilbert Clock Apartments

Georgetown Gardens

Winthrop Court Apartments

Mill at Still River
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Joslen Commons Apartments

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Bristol Properties Apartments

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Avon Colonial Manor

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ReNew East Granby

Simsbury Center Apartments

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The Flats at Talcott, an Eagle Rock Community

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Luminary Simsbury Meadows

Brookview Townhomes
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The Ridge at Talcott Mountain

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Barton Commons

7 Oswego Rd

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The Willows

Southwood Acres

Avon Parks

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The Pointe at Dorset Crossing

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Highcroft Apartments
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King's Ridge (small quiet community)

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Farmington Court Apartments

12 Arbor Hill Dr

Greenway Village

Palatine Manor

465 Chapel St

Maples Extended Stay

Holly House
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47 Scoville Rd

Lansdowne Place

7 North St

123 Sharon Rd

Oakwood Terrace

7 Swaller Hill Rd

Mahaiwe Building

151 Valley View Rd
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Avon Woods

Ensign House

5-5 Millerton Green Cir
Canaan, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canaan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Studio Apartments | $1,814 | $1,150 | $2,383 |
| Canaan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $1,100 | $2,850 |
| Canaan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $1,280 | $3,630 |
| Canaan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $1,480 | $4,900 |
| Canaan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,296 | $2,900 | $5,075 |
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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 in the Litchfield County neighborhood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mill at Still River | 1BD Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Joslen Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Bristol Properties Apartments | 1E Oconn | 1BR,1BA | $1,611 |
| The Flats at Talcott, an Eagle Rock Community | A1-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Avon Colonial Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Brookview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canaan, CT and Nearby
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canaan area is the $2.19 price per square foot The Hillcrest Model at The Grand Meadows in the in the Poquonock neighborhood starting from $3,720. The second greatest value Canaan apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Land Model at Stissing Farms starting at $2,750 with a $2.20 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 | $2.19 |
| Stissing Farms | 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Land | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| King's Ridge (small quiet community) | Two Bedroom 1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| 29 Water St Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Farmington Court Apartments | 2 BedroomTownhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Brookview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| Avon Colonial Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 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 Forge and starts from $2,495.
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