
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Canaan, NY from $800 (40 Rentals)
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Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments

The Kenmore

The Apartments at 66 State

Primrose Gardens

The Knick

Greenbush Terrace

Mill Creek
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Brafferton Square Apartments

39 Columbia Street

The Argus Apartments

Greenbush Station

Forge

Joslen Commons Apartments

Industrie Apartments

The Rise: Downtown
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Capitol View

DeLaet's Landing

44 James

Kinwood Apartments

Forrest Pointe

Stonegate Apartments

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465 Chapel St
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Oakbrook Manor

707 Pawling Ave

Pinetree Apartments

Brooke Pointe

4-6 Sheridan Ave

1327 1st St

96 Grand St

21 Elk St
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The McManus

Park Place at 60 State

11 Osborne St

79 Second Ave

7 North Street, Pittsfield MA

The Arcade Building

108 Second Ave

Mahaiwe Building
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Canaan, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canaan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Studio Apartments | $1,619 | $990 | $1,945 |
| Canaan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $990 | $3,800 |
| Canaan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,235 | $3,500 |
| Canaan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $1,941 | $3,145 |
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Cheapest Available Canaan Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Canaan, NY is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,082. Primrose Gardens in the Mount Hope neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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 |
| Primrose Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Greenbush Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Brafferton Square Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath w/Hot Water & Heat | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 39 Columbia Street | 410 | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| The Knick | 1 Bedroom V | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Kenmore | 526 | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Greenbush Station | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Forge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Joslen Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canaan, NY and Nearby
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canaan area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Locust View in the starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Canaan apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Greenbush Station starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust View | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Greenbush Station | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Woodhill Apartments | Reinhardt | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| The Kennedy | 402 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 44 James | 211 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Knick | 1 Bedroom V | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Greenbush Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Kinwood Apartments | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Kenmore | 526 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 39 Columbia Street | 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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 Primrose Gardens.
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 $1,525 at Greenbush Station.
What is the most affordable Canaan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Canaan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kinwood Apartments and starts from $1,941.
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