
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT from $700 (145 Rentals)
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Warner Village Rental Community

Evergreen Place

Dogwood Hill Apartments

134 Gorham Ave

Hamden Centre

Broadmoor

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Lakewood Apartments

Jefferson Arms Apartments

1901 Dixwell Ave
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1463 Dixwell Ave, Unit 1

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641 Newhall St, Unit 1L

2874 Old Dixwell Ave

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1677 State St, Unit 1

1217 Whitney Ave

Seramonte Estates

Sutton Views

Madison Manor Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

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30 Compton St, Unit 2
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136 Shelton Ave

14 Goodyear St

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225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A

250 Greene St

1476 Chapel

196 Norton St

220 Sherman Ave, Unit 3

179 Elm St

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1599 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit 3

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Olive & Wooster
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57 Maltby St

74 Pearl St

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18 Dayton St, Unit 3

296 Shelton Ave

120 Dwight Street Apartments

745 George St

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843 State St, Unit 842 State St. #3

402 Crown St

20 Waverly St

58 Bishop St
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1397-1399 State St

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24 Shelter St, Unit 2

382 Winthrop Ave

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103 Sheffield Ave, Unit 1

59 Trumbull St

213 Fountain St, Unit #4

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Whitewood Pond Apartments

142 Greenwood St

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52 Dickerman St, Unit 3L

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33 Dickerman St, Unit 4
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Hamden, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Hamden Studio Apartments | $2,150 | $1,075 | $3,632 |
| Cheap Hamden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $850 | $5,307 |
| Cheap Hamden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $1,395 | $8,513 |
| Cheap Hamden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,092 | $900 | $7,594 |
| Cheap Hamden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $850 | $6,527 |
| Hamden 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $2,300 | $6,695 |
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Cheapest Available Hamden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamden, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockview in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $38. Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the West Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamden apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Rockview | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $38 |
| Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living | Lease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis | 4BR,3BA | $850 |
| 1476 Chapel | 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Warner Village Rental Community | Small 1BR/1BA top floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Olive & Wooster | D5 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,394 |
| 120 Dwight Street Apartments | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1599 Chapel St Model at 1599 Chapel St, Unit Apt 3 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 122 Atwater St Model at 122 Atwater St, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1599 Chapel St, Unit Apt 3 | 1599 Chapel St | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 122 Atwater St, Unit 1 | 122 Atwater St | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Rockview | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 196 Willard St, Unit 1st Floor | 196 Willard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 99 Beacon St, Unit 1 | 99 Beacon St | 1BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| 172 Ellsworth Avenue | 172 Ellsworth Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 164 Cedar Hill Ave, Unit 164 Cedar Hill Ave Apt #2 | 164 Cedar Hill Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 30 Compton St, Unit 2 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 52 Dickerman St, Unit 3L | 52 Dickerman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A | 225 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamden Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hamden?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hamden is at 120 Dwight Street Apartments listed at $1,430.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamden Apartment is $850 at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hamden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamden is starting from $38 at Rockview.
What is the most affordable Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1476 Chapel and starts from $1,400.
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