Cheap Apartments for Rent in Derby, CT from $900 (49 Rentals)

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property at 12 Smith St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Smith St

DerbyCT06418
property at 11 7th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 7th St

DerbyCT06418
property at 100 Mt Pleasant St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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100 Mt Pleasant St

DerbyCT06418
property at 16 A St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16 A St

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property at 10 Summit St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Summit St

DerbyCT06418
property at 30 Hawkins St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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30 Hawkins St

DerbyCT06418
property at 118 New Haven Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

118 New Haven Ave

DerbyCT06418

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property at 31 Atwater Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Atwater Ave

DerbyCT06418
property at 39 Bank St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

39 Bank St

DerbyCT06418
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Franklin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

45-51 Derby AveDerby, CT 06418
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property at 137 Minerva St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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137 Minerva St

DerbyCT06418
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60-62 Hawkins St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

60-62 Hawkins St

60-62 Hawkins StDerby, CT 06418
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Trolley Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Pointe

90 Main StDerby, CT 06418
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property at 227 Howe Ave

$925

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$925

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$925

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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227 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484

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property at 161 Howard Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 Howard Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 73 Woodbridge Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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73 Woodbridge Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 21 Rockwood Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Rockwood Ave

AnsoniaCT06401

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Bridge Street Commons
$1,830 - $2,185
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$1,795 - $2,150
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Bridge Street Commons

50 Bridge StShelton, CT 06484
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property at 116 River Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 River Rd

SheltonCT06484
property at 290 Wakelee Ave

$1,850 - $1,950

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom Rentals

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290 Wakelee Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 25 Howard Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom Rentals

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25 Howard Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 46 Holbrook 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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46 Holbrook St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 81 Myrtle Ave

$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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81 Myrtle Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 23 Rufus St

$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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23 Rufus St
AnsoniaCT06401
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113 Canal St W
$1,996 - $2,496
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$1,895 - $2,395
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$101

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$1,996 - $2,496
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

113 Canal St W

113 Canal St WShelton, CT 06484
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property at 708 Howe Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 126 Tremont St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Tremont St

AnsoniaCT06401
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53 Francis St, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

53 Francis St, Unit #1

53 Francis StAnsonia, CT 06401
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Riverwalk Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Place

356 Howe AveShelton, CT 06484
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property at 100-100 Anthony St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100-100 Anthony St

New HavenCT06515
property at 149 Canton St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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149 Canton St

West HavenCT06516
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Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Apartments

11 Leavenworth RdShelton, CT 06484
  • Utilities Included

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property at 29 Balance Rock Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 Balance Rock Rd

SeymourCT06483
property at 418 Howe Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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418 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 106 Balance Rock Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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106 Balance Rock Rd

SeymourCT06483
property at 50 Balance Rock Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

50 Balance Rock Rd

SeymourCT06483

Derby, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Derby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Derby, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Derby Manor in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood priced from $1,295. Cedar Village at Carroll's in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Derby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Derby ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Cedar Village at Carroll'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,455
Cedar Village at Minerva SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Bella Vista Ventures LLC.StdStudio,1BA$1,495
158 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Cedar Village at the LocksStudio RedStudio,1BA$1,695
113 Canal St W1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,996
Bridge Street Commons1 Bed 1 Bath 7451BR,1BA$2,030
Clocktower of Shelton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,050
Trolley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Derby, CT

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Derby area is the $1.91 price per square foot 310 Derby Ave Model at 310 Derby Ave, Unit 2 bed room first floor in the in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Derby apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Trolley Pointe starting at $2,100 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Derby apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
310 Derby Ave, Unit 2 bed room first floor310 Derby Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Trolley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Derby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
113 Canal St W2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.97
Residences at the Kestrel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.95
Bridge Street Commons1 Bed 1 Bath 7451BR,1BA$2.72
Merion Riverwalk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.96
Cedar Village at Minerva SquareStudioStudio ,1BA$2.56
Cedar Village at Carroll'sStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
158 Main StStudioStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Derby Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Derby?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Derby is at Cedar Village at Carroll's listed at $1,455.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Derby Apartment is $1,295 at Derby Manor.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Derby is starting from $1,645 at Derby Manor.

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