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property at 80 Shepard St

80 Shepard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 43 Putnam Ave

43 Putnam Ave

HamdenCT06517
property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 97 Brownell St

97 Brownell St

New HavenCT06511
property at 151 Bradley St

151 Bradley St

New HavenCT06511
property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 196 Crown St

196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510
property at 61 Fairfield St

61 Fairfield St

New HavenCT06515
property at 100 York St

100 York St

New HavenCT06511
property at 32 Dayton St

32 Dayton St

New HavenCT06515
property at 40 Hubinger St

40 Hubinger St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 105 Brownell St

105 Brownell St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 250 Fountain St

250 Fountain St

New HavenCT06515
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31 Carmel 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 Studio unit found at Seabury Cooperative in the Long Wharf neighborhood priced from $900. Olive & Wooster Apartments in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,119. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seabury CooperativeStudioStudio,1BA$900
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,119
Seramonte EstatesStudiosStudio,1BA$1,300
Jefferson Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom - utilities not included1BR,1BA$1,320
Sutton ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
BroadmoorThe MadisonStudio,1BA$1,475
Bulldog ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Hamden CentreThe Hartford1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $0.48 price per square foot 565 Orchard St Model at 565 Orchard St, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 265 Orange St Model at 265 Orange St, Unit #2 starting at $4,749 with a $1.70 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.
565 Orchard St, Unit 2565 Orchard St3BR,1BA$0.48
265 Orange St, Unit #2265 Orange St4BR,2.5BA$1.70
12 Lilac St, Unit 312 Lilac St2BR,1BA$0.72
740 Quinnipiac Ave, Unit 1740 Quinnipiac Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.18
108 Shepard St, Unit 2108 Shepard St5BR,2BA$1.57
98 Norton St, Unit E698 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.53
94 Hubinger St, Unit Third Floor94 Hubinger St3BR,1BA$1.62
40 Harding Pl, Unit 240 Harding Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
255 Ellsworth Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.75
227 Fairfield St, Unit 1L227 Fairfield St2BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamden

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamden?

There are currently 954 Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT with pricing that ranges from $870 to $11,195. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamden ranging from $1,200 to $15,000.

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 $1,200 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,842.

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 $870 to $8,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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 Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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