Cheap Apartments for Rent in Derby, CT from $1,295 (50 Rentals)

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property at 125 Atwater Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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125 Atwater Ave

DerbyCT06418
property at 12 Smith St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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12 Smith St

DerbyCT06418
property at 227 Olivia St
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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227 Olivia St

DerbyCT06418
property at 19 Hawkins St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19 Hawkins St

DerbyCT06418
property at 226-228-228 Seymour Ave
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 31 Atwater Ave
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Atwater Ave

DerbyCT06418
property at 46-48-48 10th St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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46-48-48 10th St

DerbyCT06418
property at 27 E 9th St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

27 E 9th 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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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 13 Santangelo Terrace
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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property at 571-573-573 Howe Ave
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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571-573-573 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
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Bridge Street Commons
$1,630 - $2,730

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595 - $2,695
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Bridge Street Commons

50 Bridge StShelton, CT 06484
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property at 887 Howe Ave
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom Rentals
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887 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 15 Birch St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Birch St

SheltonCT06484
property at 21 Rockwood Ave
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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21 Rockwood Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 52 Francis St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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52 Francis St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 14 Smith St
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14 Smith St

AnsoniaCT06401

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113 Canal St W
$1,996 - $2,496

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895 - $2,395
Required Monthly Fees$101

Total Monthly Price$1,996 - $2,496
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

113 Canal St W

113 Canal St WShelton, CT 06484
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property at 32 Lester St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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32 Lester St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 175 Division St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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175 Division St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 74 Cottage Ave
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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74 Cottage Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 56 Franklin St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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56 Franklin St

AnsoniaCT06401

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Riverwalk Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Place

356 Howe AveShelton, CT 06484
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Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Apartments

11 Leavenworth RdShelton, CT 06484
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property at 11 5th St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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11 5th St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 425 Butternut Ct
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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425 Butternut Ct

OrangeCT06477
property at 418 Howe Ave
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

418 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 50 Balance Rock Rd
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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50 Balance Rock Rd

SeymourCT06483
property at 56 Wakelee Ave
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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56 Wakelee Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 115 Maltby St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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115 Maltby St

SheltonCT06484

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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. Beaver Brook Apartments Ansonia in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Derby apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Derby ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Beaver Brook Apartments AnsoniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,425
Cedar Village at Minerva SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Bella Vista Ventures LLC.Std-LGStudio,1BA$1,525
Cedar Village at the LocksStudio RedStudio,1BA$1,695
113 Canal St W1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,996
158 Main St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,000
Merion Riverwalk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,111
Clocktower of Shelton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Derby, CT

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Derby area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Village at Carroll's in the in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Derby apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Trolley Pointe starting at $2,200 with a $2.25 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.
Cedar Village at Carroll's2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.02
Trolley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Beaver Brook Apartments AnsoniaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
158 Main St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Derby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
113 Canal St W2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.97
Residences at the Kestrel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.76
156 Hill St, Unit first floor156 Hill St2BR,1BA$2.53
Merion Riverwalk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Cedar Village at Minerva SquareStudioStudio ,1BA$2.56

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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 Minerva Square listed at $1,475.

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 $1,425 at Beaver Brook Apartments Ansonia.

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