Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT from $700 (145 Rentals)

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99 Beacon St, Unit 1
$950
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$950

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$950
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99 Beacon St, Unit 1

99 Beacon StHamden, CT 06514
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property at 134 Gorham Ave

$1,400 - $1,800

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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134 Gorham Ave

HamdenCT06514
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Broadmoor
Rent Specials
$1,475 - $2,275
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Broadmoor

676 Mix AveHamden, CT 06514
Student Housing
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Lakewood Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,495 - $1,895
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$1,495 - $1,895

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$1,495 - $1,895
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Lakewood Apartments

1199 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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property at 1901 Dixwell Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1901 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514

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property at 2874 Old Dixwell Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

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1217 Whitney Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Whitney Ave

1217 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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Seramonte Estates
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Seramonte Estates

1 Kaye PlzHamden, CT 06514
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Sutton Views
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Views

740 Mix AveHamden, CT 06514
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Lakeshore Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

1047-1093 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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136 Shelton Ave
$950 - $1,000
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$950 - $1,000

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$950 - $1,000
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136 Shelton Ave

136 Shelton AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 14 Goodyear St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

Studio, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Goodyear St

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Norton St

$1,290 - $1,400

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$1,290

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$1,290

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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 179 Elm St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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179 Elm St

West HavenCT06516
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Olive & Wooster
Rent Specials
$1,394 - $7,556
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$1,379 - $7,541
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$1,394 - $7,556
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 57 Maltby St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Maltby St

New HavenCT06513
property at 74 Pearl St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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74 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
property at 745 George St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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745 George St

New HavenCT06511
property at 402 Crown St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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402 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 20 Waverly St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Waverly St

New HavenCT06511
property at 58 Bishop St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Bishop St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 1397-1399 State St

$1,495 - $1,695

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$1,495

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$1,495

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1397-1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 382 Winthrop 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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382 Winthrop Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 59 Trumbull St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

59 Trumbull St

New HavenCT06510
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Whitewood Pond Apartments
$1,570 - $2,020
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$1,550 - $2,000
Required Monthly Fees
$20

Total Monthly Price
$1,570 - $2,020
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1

Whitewood Pond Apartments

392 State StNorth Haven, CT 06473
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property at 142 Greenwood St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 29

142 Greenwood St

New HavenCT06511

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Hamden, CT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$38
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis4BR,3BA$850
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA top floor1BR,1BA$1,325
Olive & WoosterD5 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,394
120 Dwight Street ApartmentsStudio RenoStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1599 Chapel St, Unit Apt 31599 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.19
122 Atwater St, Unit 1122 Atwater St3BR,1BA$1.64
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
196 Willard St, Unit 1st Floor196 Willard St2BR,1BA$1.54
99 Beacon St, Unit 199 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.76
172 Ellsworth Avenue172 Ellsworth Avenue2BR,1BA$1.67
164 Cedar Hill Ave, Unit 164 Cedar Hill Ave Apt #2164 Cedar Hill Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
52 Dickerman St, Unit 3L52 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.75
225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A225 Sherman Ave1BR,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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