Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, CT from $1,000 (66 Rentals)

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property at 30 Merwin St

$1,430

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$1,430

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$1,430

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Merwin St, Unit Unit 5, Unit Unit 5

30 Merwin St
NorwalkCT06850
property at 127-131 Harbor Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127-131 Harbor Ave

NorwalkCT06850
property at 7 Fairfield Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Fairfield Ave

NorwalkCT06854
property at 114 East Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 30

114 East Ave

NorwalkCT06851
property at 12 Rowan St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Rowan St

NorwalkCT06855
property at 5 Linden St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Linden St

NorwalkCT06851
property at 7 Winfield St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio Rentals

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7 Winfield St

NorwalkCT06855

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Belden Square
Rent Specials
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
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Belden Square

747 Belden AveNorwalk, CT 06850
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The Curb
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$2,010 - $3,865
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$1,925 - $3,780
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$85

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$2,010 - $3,865
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The Curb

150 Glover AveNorwalk, CT 06850
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property at 10 Bayview Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Bayview Ave

NorwalkCT06854
property at 12 N Taylor Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 N Taylor Ave

NorwalkCT06854

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property at 13 South St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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13 South St

NorwalkCT06854
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One Glover
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$2,315 - $3,465
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$2,295 - $3,445
Required Monthly Fees
$20

Total Monthly Price
$2,315 - $3,465
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One Glover

1 Glover AveNorwalk, CT 06850
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289 Main Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

289 Main Avenue

289 Main AveNorwalk, CT 06851
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The IVE at CT Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at CT Ave

50 Connecticut AveNorwalk, CT 06850
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The IVE at West Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at West Ave

30 West AveNorwalk, CT 06854
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The IVE at West Cedar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at West Cedar

146 W Cedar StNorwalk, CT 06854
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Oak Grove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove Apartments

164 W Cedar StNorwalk, CT 06854
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The IVE at SoNo South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at SoNo South

143 1/2 S MainNorwalk, CT 06854
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The IVE at Flax Hill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at Flax Hill

204 Flax Hill RdNorwalk, CT 06854
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The IVE at Union
1 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at Union

8 Union AveNorwalk, CT 06851
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property at 34 Prospect St

$1,773

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$1,773

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$1,773

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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34 Prospect St

NorwalkCT06850
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The IVE at SoNo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at SoNo

104 S MainNorwalk, CT 06854
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Soundview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Soundview Apartments

32 Prospect AveNorwalk, CT 06850
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107 S Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 S Main St

107 S Main StNorwalk, CT 06854
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property at 40 Prospect St

$1,840

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$1,840

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$1,840

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40 Prospect St

NorwalkCT06850

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The IVE at Flax Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at Flax Hill

138 Flax Hill RdNorwalk, CT 06854
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The IVE at Novak
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at Novak

26 Novak StNorwalk, CT 06854
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The IVE at Clinton
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at Clinton

21 Clinton AveNorwalk, CT 06854
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property at 4 Van Zant St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Van Zant St

NorwalkCT06855
property at 50 Fairview Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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50 Fairview Ave

NorwalkCT06850
property at 18 Prospect St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Prospect St

NorwalkCT06850
property at 50 Fairview Ave

$2,100 - $2,290

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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50 Fairview Ave

NorwalkCT06850

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Norwalk, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Norwalk, CT area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Norwalk Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Merritt$4,241$1,85064
Downtown Norwalk$4,443$1,595310
SoNo$6,500$1,595347
Woodward Avenue$6,500$1,900365

Cheapest Available Norwalk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Norwalk, CT is a Studio unit found at Belden Square in the West Norwalk neighborhood priced from $1,995. The Curb in the West Rocks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,010. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norwalk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belden SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
The CurbA-S3Studio,1BA$2,010
Iron Works SonoStudioStudio,1BA$2,111
Soundview Landing1x11BR,1BA$2,300
One Glover1G-S2Studio,1BA$2,315
Brim and CrownCA1.11BR,1BA$2,383
93 Richards Apartments2x2C2BR,2BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, CT

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norwalk area is the $1.96 price per square foot UNIT TWO 2 Bedroom w/ Basement Model at 20 N Taylor Condos in the in the West Norwalk neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Norwalk apartment is the 27 Van Buren Ave Model at 27 Van Buren Ave, Unit B-1 starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the West Norwalk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwalk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20 N Taylor CondosUNIT TWO 2 Bedroom w/ Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.96
27 Van Buren Ave, Unit B-127 Van Buren Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
14 Osborne Ave, Unit 1st Floor14 Osborne Ave2BR,1BA$2.92
Reserve41BT2BR,1BA$2.53
93 Richards Apartments2x2C2BR,2BA$2.38
The Confluence at NorwalkB2-12BR,2BA$3.18
60 Melbourne Rd Ext, Unit A60 Melbourne Rd Ext1BR,1BA$2.95
Soundview Landing1x11BR,1BA$2.61
Summerview SquareSpacious 2BR Townhomes in Norwalk Starting at $...2BR,2BA$3.33
10 Channel Ave10 Channel AveStudio ,0.5BA$2.92

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Norwalk Overview

Scenically situated on the banks of Long Island Sound, Norwalk is a thriving destination located in the welcoming state lines of Connecticut. From local artistic endevors to a slew of annual events, natural beauty and cultural hotspots, this is one east coast city well worthy of your consideration.

Why live in Norwalk, CT?

From its historic streets to famous pier district, Norwalk apartments make an excellent choice for anyone considering a move to the mighty state of Connecticut. Museums and art galleries abound, with plenty of local eateries and live music halls within easy rach of most Norwalk rentals. The Big Apple as well as New Jersey's hipster haven Hoboken are both an easy ride away, and numerous colleges lie just a stone's throw away. Combining big city amenities with small town charm and plenty of jaw-dropping scenic views, it's easy to see why apartments for rent in Norwalk remain in such high demand.

Norwalk, CT
Population: 89,047

Ranked #373

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norwalk Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Norwalk?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norwalk is under $2,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norwalk?

The cheapest apartment in Norwalk is Soundview Landing which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Norwalk costs $5,421.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norwalk?

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 6 regular apartments in Norwalk 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 Norwalk?

Cheap apartments in Norwalk have an average cost of $730 which is $4,691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norwalk.

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