Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT from $700 (144 Rentals)

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property at 195 Helen St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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195 Helen St

HamdenCT06514
property at 44 Dudley St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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44 Dudley St

HamdenCT06517
property at 28 Alstrum St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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28 Alstrum St

HamdenCT06514

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property at 64 Lexington St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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64 Lexington St

HamdenCT06514
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Broadmoor
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$1,475 - $2,125
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Broadmoor

676 Mix AveHamden, CT 06514
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1217 Whitney Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Whitney Ave

1217 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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Lakeshore Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

1047-1093 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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Dwight Garden Apartments
$946 - $3,046
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$946 - $3,046

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$946 - $3,046
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 1

Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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560 Prospect St, Unit B7
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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560 Prospect St, Unit B7

560 Prospect StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 39 Lander St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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39 Lander St

New HavenCT06511
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3

49 Carmel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1407 Chapel St, Unit 36
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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1407 Chapel St, Unit 36

1407 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 253 Orchard St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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253 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1371 Chapel St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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1371 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 37 Hotchkiss St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 73 Lenox St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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73 Lenox St

New HavenCT06513
property at 319 Sherman Ave

$1,395 - $2,495

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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319 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 186 Farren Ave

$1,400 - $1,800

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$1,400

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$1,400

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186 Farren Ave

New HavenCT06513

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property at 32 Old Foxon Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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32 Old Foxon Rd

East HavenCT06513
property at 70 Lawrence St

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

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70 Lawrence St

New HavenCT06511
property at 205 Farren Ave

$1,489

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$1,489

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$1,489

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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205 Farren Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 67 Derby Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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67 Derby Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 1397 State St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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1397 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 381 Shelton Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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381 Shelton Ave

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 1 Bed unit found at Pine Rock Student Living in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $935. Olive & Wooster Apartments in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock C Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,279
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Sutton ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $1.39 price per square foot 94 Linden St Model at 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 405 Blatchley Ave Model at 405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.24 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.
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor405 Blatchley Ave4BR,1BA$1.24
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock Bedroom D1BR,1BA$0.59
1070 Whitney Ave - Lake Whitney -1 Month FreeUnit 23BR,1BA$1.56
976 State St, Unit 2nd floor976 State St4BR,2BA$1.56
359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2359 Sherman Ave4BR,1BA$1.29
1463 Dixwell Ave, Unit 21463 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
46 Henry St, Unit 1L46 Henry St2BR,1BA$1.55
1579 Chapel St, Unit 3051579 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.58
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 Sutton Views listed at $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamden Apartment is $935 at Pine Rock 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 $1,610 at Warner Village Rental Community.

What is the most affordable Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brook Hollow and starts from $1,950.

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