
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Norwalk, CT from $1,400 (18 Rentals)
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162 Connecticut Ave

18 Fairfield Ave

The IVE at West Cedar

The IVE at West Ave

Oak Grove Apartments
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The IVE at SoNo South

The IVE at Flax Hill

The IVE at SoNo

107 S Main St

Cedar Court Senior Housing

The IVE at 35 Clay St
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The IVE at Flax Hill

The IVE at Novak

Sono One

The Stonefield

93 N Main St

17 S Main St
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Brookside, Norwalk, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $1,800 | $4,200 |
| Brookside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $2,200 | $4,295 |
| Brookside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,907 | $3,495 | $4,812 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookside Neighborhood of Norwalk, CT.
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Cheapest Available Brookside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookside area of Bridgeport, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at The Overlook Apartments priced from $2,475. 93 Richards Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Brookside apartments for rent in Bridgeport, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| 93 Richards Apartments | 2x2C | 2BR,2BA | $2,500 |
| Shirt Factory Lofts and The Platform | The Platform_Unit A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,812 |
| Oak Knoll | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2,825 |
| Sono Central | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, CT
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2x2C Model at 93 Richards Apartments in the in the West Norwalk neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the B6 Model at Sono Central starting at $4,010 with a $4.44 price per square foot in the West Norwalk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Richards Apartments | 2x2C | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Sono Central | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $4.44 |
| The Overlook Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Shirt Factory Lofts and The Platform | The Platform_Unit A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Oak Knoll | Three Bedroom Apartment | 3BR,1.5BA | $4.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookside?
The cheapest apartment in Brookside is The Overlook Apartments which is listed at $2,475, while the average apartment in Brookside costs $3,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookside?
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 3 regular apartments in Brookside 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 Brookside?
Cheap apartments in Brookside have an average cost of $337 which is $3,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside.
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