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property at 319 Sherman Ave

319 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 1730 State St

1730 State St

HamdenCT06517
property at 17 Pearl St

17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 1085 Whalley Ave

1085 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515
property at 255 Pine Rock Ave

255 Pine Rock Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 41 Fairfield St

41 Fairfield St

New HavenCT06515
property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 15 Winchester Ave

15 Winchester Ave, Unit 1

15 Winchester Ave
New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1052 State St

1052 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1085 Whalley Ave

1085 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515

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property at 1085 Whalley Ave

1085 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515
property at 522 Elm St

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1085 Whalley Ave

1085 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515
property at 101 Orange St

101 Orange St

New HavenCT06510
property at 135 Pendleton St

135 Pendleton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 100 State St

100 State St

North HavenCT06473

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Blatchley Ave

196 Blatchley Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 29 Melrose Dr

29 Melrose Dr

East HavenCT06513
property at 116 Court St

116 Court St, Unit 1209

116 Court St
New HavenCT06511
property at 303 Lexington Ave

303 Lexington Ave

New HavenCT06513

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property at 139 Orange St

139 Orange St

New HavenCT06510

Hamden, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hamden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamden, CT is a 3 Beds unit found at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street in the Long Wharf neighborhood priced from $865. Seramonte Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at 65 Dwight StreetThree Bed - Flat3BR,1BA$865
Seramonte EstatesStudiosStudio,1BA$1,300
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA First Floor*Brand New*1BR,1BA$1,325
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $0.50 price per square foot 565 Orchard St Model at 565 Orchard St, Unit 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 982 Dixwell Ave Model at 982 Dixwell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the West Rock 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.
565 Orchard St, Unit 1565 Orchard St3BR,1BA$0.50
982 Dixwell Ave, Unit 2982 Dixwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.79
134 Shelton Ave, Unit 2134 Shelton Ave5BR,2BA$1.39
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
The Livingston ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.70
379 Winthrop Ave, Unit 1379 Winthrop Ave3BR,1BA$1.32
157 Nicoll St, Unit 1157 Nicoll St1BR,1BA$1.36
255 Ellsworth Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.75
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
49 Carmel St, Unit 349 Carmel St1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamden

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamden?

There are currently 946 Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT with pricing that ranges from $940 to $7,077. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamden ranging from $1,350 to $8,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hamden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hamden ranges from $1,350 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,625.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hamden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hamden range from $940 to $7,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,124.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.