Cheap Homes for Rent in Hamden, CT from $800 (57 Rentals)

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property at 1730 State St

$1,250 - $1,640

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1730 State St

HamdenCT06517
property at 1501 Chapel St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

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1501 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Norton St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Norton St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 254 Bassett St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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254 Bassett St

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Crown St

$1,400 - $2,750

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$1,400

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$1,400

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196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510
property at 67 Fairview Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 24

67 Fairview Ave, Unit 67

67 Fairview Ave
New HavenCT06514

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property at 2 Read St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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2 Read St

New HavenCT06511
property at 68 Warner St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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68 Warner St

HamdenCT06514
property at 310 W Division St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 W Division St, Unit 1R

310 W Division St
New HavenCT06511
property at 65 Donna Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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65 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 572 Whitney Ave

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 24

572 Whitney Ave, Unit 3E

572 Whitney Ave
New HavenCT06511
property at 75 Washington Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 Washington Ave

HamdenCT06518

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property at 35 Goodyear St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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35 Goodyear St, Unit 2

35 Goodyear St
New HavenCT06511
property at 365 Mather St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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365 Mather St, Unit 200

365 Mather St
HamdenCT06514
property at 119 Carmel St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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119 Carmel St, Unit 3

119 Carmel St
New HavenCT06511
property at 1089 Whalley Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1089 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515
property at 232 View St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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232 View St, Unit 3

232 View St
New HavenCT06511
property at 100-100 Anthony St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100-100 Anthony St

New HavenCT06515

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property at 100 York St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 York St

New HavenCT06511
property at 918 Winchester Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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918 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 977 Whalley Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

977 Whalley Ave, Unit Unit3

977 Whalley Ave
New HavenCT06515
property at 63 Lombard St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Lombard St, Unit 3

63 Lombard St
New HavenCT06513
property at 68 Clinton Ave

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

68 Clinton Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 1012 Dixwell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1012 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 541 Whalley Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 135 Pendleton St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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135 Pendleton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 232 Glen Haven Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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232 Glen Haven Rd

New HavenCT06513
property at 175 Mill Pond Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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175 Mill Pond Rd, Unit 432

175 Mill Pond Rd
HamdenCT06514
property at 1690 Dixwell Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1690 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06518
property at 124 Court St

$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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124 Court 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 4 Beds unit found at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the Hamden neighborhood priced from $850. Olive & Wooster in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,047. 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 Oasis4BR,3BA$850
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,047
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Sutton ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
165 Park Street165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
BroadmoorThe MadisonStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $1.50 price per square foot 1070 Whitney Ave Model at 1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Hamden neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 405 Blatchley Ave Model at 405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.24 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.
1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 21070 Whitney Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor405 Blatchley Ave4BR,1BA$1.24
977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL977 Whalley Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.34
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
99 Beacon St99 Beacon St2BR,1BA$1.41
364 W Rock Ave, Unit 1364 W Rock Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
1781 State St, Unit 11781 State St2BR,1BA$1.56
6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor6 Garden St2BR,1BA$1.62
52 Dickerman St, Unit 3L52 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.75
165 Park Street165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamden

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamden?

There are currently 970 Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT with pricing that ranges from $850 to $8,000. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamden ranging from $800 to $11,950.

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 $800 to $11,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,004.

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 $1,400 to $7,662, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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