Cheap Homes for Rent in Hamden, CT from $800 (37 Rentals)

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property at 4 Warwick St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4 Warwick St

New HavenCT06513
property at 196 Norton St
$1,290

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Base Rent$1,290

Total Monthly Price$1,290
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 68 Warner St
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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68 Warner St

HamdenCT06514
property at 2 Read St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2 Read St

New HavenCT06511
property at 65 Donna Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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65 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 15 Donna Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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15 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 1160 Dixwell Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1160 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514

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property at 2842 Dixwell Ave
$1,525

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Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2842 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06518
property at 196 Crown St
$1,375 - $2,750

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Base Rent$1,535

Total Monthly Price$1,535
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510
property at 2390 State St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

2390 State St, Unit 2T

2390 State St
HamdenCT06517
property at 345 Norton St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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345 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 41 Hubbard Pl
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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41 Hubbard Pl

HamdenCT06517

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property at 1085 Whalley Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1085 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515
property at 977 Whalley Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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977 Whalley Ave, Unit Unit3

977 Whalley Ave
New HavenCT06515
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property at 119 Carmel St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$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 41 Hobart St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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41 Hobart St, Unit 2

41 Hobart St
New HavenCT06511
property at 34 Wolcott St
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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34 Wolcott St

New HavenCT06513
property at 66 Norton St
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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66 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 35 Goodyear St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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35 Goodyear St

New HavenCT06511
property at 525 Winthrop Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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525 Winthrop Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 84 Munson St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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84 Munson St

New HavenCT06511
property at 31 Carmel St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 918 Winchester Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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918 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 63 Lombard St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$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 135 Pendleton St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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135 Pendleton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 124 Court St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 12

124 Court St, Unit 405

124 Court St
New HavenCT06511
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property at 121 Wooster St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

121 Wooster St, Unit 2

121 Wooster St
New HavenCT06511
property at 1220 Whitney Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1220 Whitney Ave

HamdenCT06517
property at 1645 Quinnipiac Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1645 Quinnipiac Ave

New HavenCT06513

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property at 124 Court St
$1,700 - $1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511

Hamden, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hamden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamden, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockview in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $38. Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the Hamden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$38
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis4BR,3BA$850
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,062
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
209 Greene St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $1.50 price per square foot 265 Orange St Model at 265 Orange St, Unit # 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 1070 Whitney Ave Model at 1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Hamden 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.
265 Orange St, Unit # 1265 Orange St3BR,2BA$1.50
1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 21070 Whitney Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL977 Whalley Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.31
16 Mather St, Unit 1616 Mather St2BR,1BA$1.25
88 Harrison St, Unit #188 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.49
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.22
424 Dixwell Ave, Unit #1424 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
10 Rowe St, Unit Hector Maldonado10 Rowe St2BR,1BA$1.55
455 George Street455 George Street 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
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 982 Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT with pricing that ranges from $850 to $8,094. There are also 192 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamden ranging from $800 to $9,995.

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 $9,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,525.

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 $1,100 to $8,094, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.