Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Norwalk Neighborhood of Norwalk, CT from $1,100 (22 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Norwalk area of Norwalk.

property at 32 Main St

32 Main St

NorwalkCT06851
property at 51 Wall Street

51 Wall Street

NorwalkCT06850
property at 22 Rowan St

22 Rowan St

NorwalkCT06855

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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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Soundview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Soundview Apartments

32 Prospect AveNorwalk, CT 06850
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River Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Commons

15 School StNorwalk, CT 06851
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The IVE at Clinton
1 Bedroom Apartments

The IVE at Clinton

21 Clinton AveNorwalk, CT 06854
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Downtown Norwalk, Norwalk, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Norwalk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Norwalk area of Norwalk, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Grove Apartments priced from $1,423. The Curb has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,915. Here are the most affordable Downtown Norwalk apartments for rent in Norwalk, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,423
The CurbA-S2Studio,1BA$1,915
Reserve 41A11BR,1BA$2,225
Point Rock at OakwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,250
The Sheffield SoNoA111BR,1BA$2,418

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Norwalk, CT

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Norwalk area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Oak Grove Apartments in the in the West Norwalk neighborhood starting from $1,976. The second greatest value Downtown Norwalk apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 20 N Taylor Condos starting at $2,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the West Norwalk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Norwalk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Grove Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
20 N Taylor Condos2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.00
The Waypointe1246 Berkeley A3 Loft1BR,1BA$3.08
30 Glenwood Ave, Unit Apt A30 Glenwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
Point Rock at OakwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
One Glover1G-B72BR,2BA$2.94
Belden Square3k2BR,1BA$3.17
The Confluence at NorwalkA6-11BR,1BA$3.05
Summerview SquareClose to Everything, Far from Ordinary One-bedr...1BR,1BA$3.29
Reserve 41A11BR,1BA$2.78

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Norwalk, Norwalk, and the greater Norwalk area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Norwalk Neighborhood in Norwalk, CT

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Norwalk Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Norwalk?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Norwalk is under $2,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Norwalk?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Norwalk is Reserve 41 which is listed at $2,225, while the average apartment in Downtown Norwalk costs $5,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Norwalk?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Norwalk have an average cost of $194 which is $5,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Norwalk.

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