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

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property at 1458 Dixwell Ave

1458 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 54 Bradley Ave

54 Bradley Ave

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
Family Friendly
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property at 39 High Top Cir

39 High Top Cir

HamdenCT06514
property at 193 Helen St

193 Helen St

HamdenCT06514
property at 478 Shelton Ave

478 Shelton Ave

HamdenCT06517

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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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property at 535 Quinnipiac Ave

535 Quinnipiac Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 1371 Chapel St

1371 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 506 Ferry St

506 Ferry St

New HavenCT06513
property at 192 Chatham St

192 Chatham St

New HavenCT06513
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3
$1,350
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,350

Total Monthly Price
$1,350
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

49 Carmel St, Unit 3

49 Carmel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 255-255 Orchard St

255-255 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 253 Orchard St

253 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 42-44 Carmel St

42-44 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 17 Pearl St

17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 50 Platt St

50 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
property at 169 Winchester Ave

169 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511
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46 Henry St, Unit 1L
$1,450
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$1,450

Total Monthly Price
$1,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

46 Henry St, Unit 1L

46 Henry StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 353 Poplar St

353 Poplar St

New HavenCT06513

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Hamden, CT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at 65 Dwight StreetFour Bed4BR,1BA$880
Seabury CooperativeStudio One Bath (SE0a)Studio,1BA$1,233
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD3 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,294
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA First Floor*Brand New*1BR,1BA$1,295
Seramonte EstatesStudiosStudio,1BA$1,300
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 21070 Whitney Ave3BR,1BA$1.63
168 Lloyd St, Unit 3rd floor168 Lloyd St3BR,1BA$1.03
171 Olive St, Unit 2171 Olive St3BR,1BA$1.57
104 Webster St, Unit 2104 Webster St5BR,1BA$1.50
Dwight Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.43
82 Dickerman St, Unit 182 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.60
80 Shepard St, Unit 280 Shepard St2BR,1BA$1.59
46 Henry St, Unit 1L46 Henry St2BR,1BA$1.45
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

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Location, Location, Location!

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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Local Experts Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

Written by: M. April Tome

I'm April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Bridgeport, CT. I have lived in Fairfield County for over thirty years. I decided to downsize and move to a city with more amenities and affordable rental options.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.