Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Norwalk Neighborhood of Norwalk, CT from $1,100 (23 Rentals)

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10 Elmwood Ave

NorwalkCT06854
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7 Fairview Ave

NorwalkCT06850
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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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3 Bedford LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3 Bedford LLC

20 Bedford AveNorwalk, CT 06850
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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 3 Beds unit found at Oak Grove Apartments priced from $1,976. One Glover has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,165. Here are the most affordable Downtown Norwalk apartments for rent in Norwalk, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Grove Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2BA$1,976
One Glover1G-A131BR,1BA$2,165
The Overlook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2,400
Summerview SquareClose to Everything, Far from Ordinary One-bedr...1BR,1BA$2,595
The Waypointe814 Tea House A101BR,1BA$2,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Norwalk, CT

As of June 30, 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 $2,900 with a $2.23 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$2.23
The Confluence at NorwalkB1-1L | Loft2BR,2BA$2.87
Belden Square3k2BR,1BA$3.17
Summerview SquareClose to Everything, Far from Ordinary One-bedr...1BR,1BA$3.05
The Waypointe814 Tea House A101BR,1BA$3.33
The Overlook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.20
One Glover1G-A131BR,1BA$3.08
Furnished Studio-Norwalk - StamfordFurnished Studio-Norwalk - StamfordStudio ,1BA$10.50

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Norwalk?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Norwalk is One Glover which is listed at $2,165, while the average apartment in Downtown Norwalk costs $5,812.

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 2 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 $202 which is $5,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Norwalk.

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