Cheap Homes for Rent in Middlesex County, CT from $1,300 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Middlesex County.

property at 1500 Boston Post Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1500 Boston Post Rd

Old SaybrookCT06475
property at 135 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,350 - $1,600

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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135 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 184 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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184 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 537 High St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 17

537 High St, Unit High Street 1st Floor

537 High St
MiddletownCT06457

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property at 104 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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104 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 40 Ferry St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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40 Ferry St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 23 Quotonset Ln

$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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23 Quotonset Ln

WestbrookCT06498
property at 523 /525 Hunting Hill Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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523 /525 Hunting Hill Ave, Unit 1st floor

523 /525 Hunting Hill Ave
MiddletownCT06457
property at 3 Forest Glen Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Forest Glen Cir

MiddletownCT06457

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property at 2316 Cromwell Hills Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2316 Cromwell Hills Dr

CromwellCT06416
property at 22 College St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 College St

ClintonCT06413
property at 165 Main St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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165 Main St

EssexCT06442
property at 2316 Cromwell Hills Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2316 Cromwell Hills Dr

CromwellCT06416
property at 24 College St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 College St

ClintonCT06413

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property at 7 Stephens Ct

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Stephens Ct

ClintonCT06413

Cheapest Available Middlesex County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middlesex County, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Wharfside Commons in the East Hampton Portland neighborhood priced from $500. Burgundy Apartments in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middlesex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wharfside Commons2Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Stoneycrest TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,133
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,400
Ridgefield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, CT

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middlesex County area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at StoneGate Apartments in the in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Middlesex County apartment is the 2Bed 2 Bath Model at Wharfside Commons starting at $500 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the East Hampton Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middlesex County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
StoneGate Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,2BA$1.54
Wharfside Commons2Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.52
70 Pond Meadow Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Rose Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Woodbury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Highview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.85
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.89
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.85
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Middlesex County?

There are currently 222 Apartments for Rent in Middlesex County, CT with pricing that ranges from $500 to $5,398. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middlesex County ranging from $1,300 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Middlesex County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Middlesex County ranges from $1,300 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,641.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Middlesex County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Middlesex County range from $1,450 to $4,074, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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