Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT from $700 (143 Rentals)

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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
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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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Lakewood Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,575 - $2,375
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$1,575 - $2,375

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$1,575 - $2,375
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 11

Lakewood Apartments

1199 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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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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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
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Olive & Wooster
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$1,208 - $6,659
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$1,193 - $6,644
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$1,208 - $6,659
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 37 Hotchkiss St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 179 Elm St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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179 Elm St

West HavenCT06516

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560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5
$1,395
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$1,395

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$1,395
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5

560 Prospect StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Brook Hollow
$1,400 - $2,400
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$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,400 - $2,400
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Brook Hollow

430 Eastern StNew Haven, CT 06513
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property at 57 Maltby St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Maltby St

New HavenCT06513
property at 66 Trumbull St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

66 Trumbull St

New HavenCT06510
property at 768 State St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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768 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1397-1399 State St

$1,495 - $1,695

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1397-1399 State St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 402 Crown St

$1,495 - $4,995

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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402 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 71-73 Whitney Ave

$1,495 - $2,195

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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71-73 Whitney Ave

New HavenCT06510
property at 342 Exchange St

$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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342 Exchange St

New HavenCT06513
property at 280 Bassett St

$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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280 Bassett St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1562 Chapel St

$1,500

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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1562 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 74 Pearl St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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74 Pearl 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 1 Bed unit found at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $880. Olive & Wooster in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,208. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis1BR,1BA$880
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,208
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA top floor1BR,1BA$1,350
Sutton ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $1.05 price per square foot 879 Elm St Model at 879 Elm St, Unit First Floor in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 70 Peck St Model at 70 Peck St, Unit 120 starting at $2,450 with a $1.53 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.
879 Elm St, Unit First Floor879 Elm St3BR,1BA$1.05
70 Peck St, Unit 12070 Peck St3BR,2BA$1.53
25 Gorham Ave, Unit 125 Gorham Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
312 Huntington St, Unit 3312 Huntington St3BR,1BA$1.82
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
24 Westwood Rd, Unit 24 Westwood24 Westwood Rd2BR,1BA$1.71
39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor39 Shepard St2BR,1BA$1.78
1166 Dixwell Ave, Unit #11661166 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82

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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 $880 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 $1,430 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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