
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT from $700 (163 Rentals)
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Seramonte Estates

Jefferson Arms Apartments

Evergreen Place

Sutton Views

1458 Dixwell Ave

54 Bradley Ave

Dogwood Hill Apartments

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1463 Dixwell Ave, Unit 1

Hamden Centre
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69 Webb St, Unit 3

Broadmoor

39 High Top Cir

Lakewood Apartment in Whitneyville

Chestnut Hill East

193 Helen St

Whitney Towers in the heart of the Hamden'...

West Woods Place Apartments

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74 4th St, Unit 2nd floor

478 Shelton Ave
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Apartments at 65 Dwight Street

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81 Osborn Ave, Unit 3

535 Quinnipiac Ave

Carmen Romano Apartments

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15 Maple St, Unit 1

1371 Chapel St

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1497 State St, Unit 1R
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506 Ferry St

192 Chatham St

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107 Sheffield Ave, Unit 3

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310 Edgewood Ave, Unit 4

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49 Carmel St, Unit 3

255-255 Orchard St

253 Orchard St

42-44 Carmel St

17 Pearl St

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42 Carmel St, Unit 3
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Brook Hollow

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1617 Chapel St, Unit C1

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1579 Chapel St, Unit 305

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502 Winchester Ave, Unit 3rd

50 Platt St

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81 Saltonstall Ave, Unit A103

169 Winchester Ave

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46 Henry St, Unit 1L

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223 Fairfield St, Unit L1

353 Poplar St
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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 |
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Cheap Hamden Studio Apartments | $2,051 | $1,100 | $6,922 |
Cheap Hamden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,100 | $4,472 |
Cheap Hamden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $1,008 | $6,800 |
Cheap Hamden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,906 | $1,400 | $7,173 |
Cheap Hamden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $1,179 | $6,450 |
Hamden 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,327 | $2,150 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Available Hamden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamden, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street in the Long Wharf neighborhood priced from $880. Seabury Cooperative in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,233. 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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Apartments at 65 Dwight Street | Four Bed | 4BR,1BA | $880 |
Seabury Cooperative | Studio One Bath (SE0a) | Studio,1BA | $1,233 |
Olive & Wooster Apartments | D3 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,294 |
Warner Village Rental Community | Small 1BR/1BA First Floor*Brand New* | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Seramonte Estates | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT
As of October 23, 2025 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 1070 Whitney Ave Model at 1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,250 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Dixwell 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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94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 | 94 Linden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 | 1070 Whitney Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
168 Lloyd St, Unit 3rd floor | 168 Lloyd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
171 Olive St, Unit 2 | 171 Olive St | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
104 Webster St, Unit 2 | 104 Webster St | 5BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Dwight Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
82 Dickerman St, Unit 1 | 82 Dickerman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
80 Shepard St, Unit 2 | 80 Shepard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
46 Henry St, Unit 1L | 46 Henry St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Getting Around Hamden, CT
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Seramonte Estates listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamden Apartment is $1,295 at Warner Village Rental Community.
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 $1,700 at Hamden Centre.
What is the most affordable Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street and starts from $865.
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Local Experts Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT
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