Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT from $700 (54 Rentals)

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Encore
$1,300 - $1,650
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$1,300 - $1,650

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$1,300 - $1,650
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Encore

275 Research PkyMeriden, CT 06450
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Country Place
$1,450 - $1,900
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$1,450 - $1,900

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$1,450 - $1,900
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Country Place

1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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Rocky Neck Village
$1,491 - $2,650
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$1,491 - $2,650

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$1,491 - $2,650
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Rocky Neck Village

277 R West Main StEast Lyme, CT 06333
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Southwind Apartments
$1,495 - $2,295
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$1,495 - $2,295

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$1,495 - $2,295
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Southwind Apartments

181 Southwind DrWallingford, CT 06492
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Deerfield Village
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$1,512 - $2,000
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$1,512 - $2,000

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$1,512 - $2,000
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Deerfield Village

10 King Arthur DrNiantic, CT 06357
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Marshfield Apartments
$1,650 - $3,265
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$1,635 - $3,250
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$15

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$1,650 - $3,265
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marshfield Apartments

1739 Foxon RdNorth Branford, CT 06471
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Sagamore Hills
$1,670 - $2,680
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$1,645 - $2,655
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$25

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$1,670 - $2,680
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sagamore Hills

1151-1189 Washington StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Meadoway Gardens
$1,670 - $2,100
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$1,670 - $2,100

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$1,670 - $2,100
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Meadoway Gardens

121-122 Rose CirMiddletown, CT 06457
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Brainerd Place
Rent Specials
$1,710 - $3,175
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$1,655 - $3,120
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Brainerd Place

75 Marlborough StPortland, CT 06480
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Northwoods Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,758 - $4,081
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$1,743 - $4,066
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Northwoods Apartments

5 Town Colony DrMiddletown, CT 06457
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The Sound at Gateway Commons
$1,815 - $3,065
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$1,800 - $3,050
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$15

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$1,815 - $3,065
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The Sound at Gateway Commons

1 Maple Tree LnEast Lyme, CT 06333
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The Arlo
Rent Specials
$1,920 - $3,501
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$1,843 - $3,424
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$77

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$1,920 - $3,501
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Arlo

211 Pomeroy AveMeriden, CT 06450
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The Edgewater
Rent Specials
$2,046 - $3,935
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$2,011 - $3,900
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$35

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$2,046 - $3,935
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Edgewater

94 N Bridebrook RdNiantic, CT 06357
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property at 23 Main St

$2,100 - $2,550

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$2,100

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$2,100

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23 Main St

East HaddamCT06423
property at 1500 Boston Post Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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1500 Boston Post Rd

Old SaybrookCT06475
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562 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

562 Main St

562 Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

400 Washington StMiddletown, CT 06457
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26 Sunset Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26 Sunset Ter

26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
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584 Main St
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584 Main St

584 Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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South Green Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Green Apartments

65 Church StMiddletown, CT 06457
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484 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

484 Main St

484 Main StMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 23 Quotonset Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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23 Quotonset Ln

WestbrookCT06498
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141 Bridge St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

141 Bridge St

141 Bridge StMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 22 College St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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22 College St

ClintonCT06413
property at 165 Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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165 Main St

EssexCT06442
property at 24 College St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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24 College St

ClintonCT06413

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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, CT is a Studio unit found at Burgundy Apartments in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood priced from $975. Stoneycrest Tower in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Stoneycrest TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,133
EncoreEncore ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,300
The Village at 82 Main1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,400
Middletown at Main594-studioStudio,1BA$1,400
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,400
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
StoneGate Apartments1 Bed Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Rocky Neck Village3 bed - 50%3BR,2BA$1,491
Southwind ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.88 price per square foot 3 bedroom - MKT Model at Rocky Neck Village in the in the South Lyme neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at StoneGate Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rocky Neck Village3 bedroom - MKT3BR,2BA$1.88
StoneGate Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.54
Colchester Estates4102BR,1BA$1.80
70 Pond Meadow Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Rose Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Woodbury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.90
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.89
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chester is at Burgundy Apartments listed at $975.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,400 at Stoneycrest Tower.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester is starting from $1,390 at Marshfield Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rocky Neck Village and starts from $1,491.

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