Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT from $975 (53 Rentals)

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property at 6 Pleasant St
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
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6 Pleasant St

ChesterCT06412
property at 159 Main St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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159 Main St

ChesterCT06412
property at 138 W Main St
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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138 W Main St

ChesterCT06412
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Stoneycrest Tower
$1,133 - $1,730

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Base Rent$1,133 - $1,730

Total Monthly Price$1,133 - $1,730
12 Month Lease Term
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Stoneycrest Tower

352 Newfield StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Encore
$1,300 - $1,950

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Base Rent$1,300 - $1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $1,950
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Encore

275 Research PkyMeriden, CT 06450
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Woodbury Apartments
$1,400 - $1,710

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Base Rent$1,400 - $1,710

Total Monthly Price$1,400 - $1,710
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodbury Apartments

288 Woodbury CirMiddletown, CT 06457
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Country Place
$1,450 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,450 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,900
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Country Place

1 Birch CirColchester, CT 06415
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Wharfside Commons
$1,494 - $1,700

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Base Rent$1,494 - $1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,494 - $1,700
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Wharfside Commons

80 Ferry StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Deerfield Village
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$1,512 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,512 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price$1,512 - $2,000
12 Month Lease Term
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Deerfield Village

10 King Arthur DrNiantic, CT 06357
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Southwind Apartments
$1,545 - $2,345

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Base Rent$1,545 - $2,345

Total Monthly Price$1,545 - $2,345
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10

Southwind Apartments

181 Southwind DrWallingford, CT 06492
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Meadoway Gardens
$1,670 - $2,100

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Base Rent$1,670 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$1,670 - $2,100
12 Month Lease Term
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Meadoway Gardens

121-122 Rose CirMiddletown, CT 06457
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The Meriden
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$1,700 - $2,049

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Base Rent$1,550 - $1,899
Required Monthly Fees$150

Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,049
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Meriden

1151 E Main StMeriden, CT 06450
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Willowcrest
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
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Willowcrest

63 Stoneycrest DrMiddletown, CT 06457
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Brainerd Place
$1,793 - $3,175

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Base Rent$1,738 - $3,120
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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brainerd Place

75 Marlborough StPortland, CT 06480
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The Sound at Gateway Commons
$1,850 - $3,114

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,835 - $3,099
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $3,114
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Sound at Gateway Commons

1 Maple Tree LnEast Lyme, CT 06333
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Marshfield Apartments
$1,910 - $2,310

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Base Rent$1,895 - $2,295
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$1,910 - $2,310
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marshfield Apartments

1739 Foxon RdNorth Branford, CT 06471
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562 Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

562 Main St

562 Main StMiddletown, CT 06457

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property at 15 Oak Hill Dr
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Oak Hill Dr

ClintonCT06413
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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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Sagamore Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sagamore Hills

1151-1189 Washington 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 7 Stephens Ct
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7 Stephens Ct

ClintonCT06413
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Bay Point Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Point Apartments

468 Main StNiantic, CT 06357
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141 Bridge St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

141 Bridge St

141 Bridge StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Chester, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chester, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chester, CT area range in price from $1,900 to $2,500 with an overall median price of $2,000. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hadlyme$2,000$1,9002

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
Rose Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Woodbury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,400
StoneGate Apartments1 Bed Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Wharfside Commons2Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,494
Birchwood Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,500
On Ward Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, CT and Nearby

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.95 price per square foot Anchor Townhome Model at The Cove at Gateway Commons in the in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood starting from $3,815. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the Sailfish Model at The Edgewater starting at $2,835 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the South Lyme 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.
The Cove at Gateway CommonsAnchor Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.95
The EdgewaterSailfish2BR,1.5BA$2.00
StoneGate Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.54
Colchester Estates4102BR,1BA$1.80
Wharfside Commons2Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
70 Pond Meadow Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
WillowcrestTwo Bedroom TownHouse2BR,1.5BA$1.80
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.89
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95

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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 $1,494 at Wharfside Commons.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wilcox and starts from $1,600.

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