
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, CT from $700 (39 Rentals)
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Woodrow Wilson Apartments

Stoneycrest Tower

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42 Silver St, Unit 1, Unit 1

173 Leesville Rd

278 Chamberlain Rd

562 Main St

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Ridgefield Apartments

Middletown at Main
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Willowcrest

36 Walnut St

Birchwood Apartments

Stillman School Apartments

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On Ward Apartments

652 High St

184 Middlesex Turnpike

Ambleside Apartments
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4 Erin St

178 Pearl St

35 Bretton Rd

41 Bretton Rd

660 High St

144 Pearl St

135 Pearl Street

150 Pearl St

33 Bretton Road
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Stoneycrest Apartments

70 Lake St

4 S Park Pl

9 Erin St

Saybrook Townhouses

New Meadows

The Village at 82 Main

Hunter's Crossing
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Hillside Gardens

148 Pearl St

26 Sunset Ter
Middlesex County, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Middlesex County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County Studio Apartments | $1,607 | $975 | $1,995 |
| Middlesex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,150 | $3,465 |
| Middlesex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,400 | $5,413 |
| Middlesex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,850 | $4,643 |
| Middlesex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $2,295 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Middlesex County, CT is a Studio unit found at Burgundy Apartments in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood priced from $975. Stoneycrest Tower in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Stoneycrest Tower | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| 562 Main St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Ridgefield Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Village at 82 Main | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Middletown at Main | 594-studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Birchwood Apartments | 1BD Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| StoneGate Apartments | 1 Bed Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, CT
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 50 Old West High St Model at 50 Old West High St, Unit #2 in the in the Cobalt neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 2 Bed 2Bath Model at StoneGate Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middlesex County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Old West High St, Unit #2 | 50 Old West High St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| StoneGate Apartments | 2 Bed 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 61 S Main St, Unit 2nd Floor | 61 S Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Rose Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Woodbury Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
| The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middlesex County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Middlesex County is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middlesex County?
The cheapest apartment in Middlesex County is 562 Main St which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Middlesex County costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Middlesex County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Middlesex County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Middlesex County?
Cheap apartments in Middlesex County have an average cost of $140 which is $2,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middlesex County.
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