
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wallingford, CT from $800 (54 Rentals)
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Southwind Apartments

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25 Geneva Ave, Unit Third Floor, Unit Third Floor

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ReNew Wallingford

22 Calvin Ave

128 S Whittlesey Ave

211 S Whittlesey Ave

254 Ward St

52 Meadow St, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

380 Main St, Unit # 11, Unit # 11
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56 Wallace Row

7-11 Wilcox Ln

151 N Ridgeland Rd

72 S Main St

Robin Hill Apartments

Wallingford Ventures 286 LLC

281 Hanover St

1274 E Main St

Charles Street Place Apartments

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Encore
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25 Geneva Ave, Unit 3

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Tuscan Villa

The Meriden

119 Wilbur Ave, Unit 1

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Merritt Station Apartments

Flats at 520

78 Alcove St

88 Olive St

143 Curtis St

272 Highland Ave
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410 Wave

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The Archway

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238 Elm St

141 Crown St

581 Crown St, Unit #99, Unit #99

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The Arlo

Crestwood Park II

Hillside Gardens

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Arbor Park II
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Bradley Estates Phase I Apartments

Maple Hill Apartments

539 Maple Ave

Crestwood Park I

666 Broad St

5 Colony St

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89-113 Bronson Ave

Meriden East Apartments

1274 E Main St
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Wallingford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wallingford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Wallingford Studio Apartments | $1,669 | $1,250 | $2,489 |
| Cheap Wallingford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $1,200 | $3,009 |
| Cheap Wallingford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,275 | $3,129 |
| Cheap Wallingford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,600 | $2,300 |
| Cheap Wallingford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Wallingford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wallingford, CT is a Studio unit found at Parker Place in the Cheshire Crossing neighborhood priced from $1,250. Charles Street Place Apartments in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wallingford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Parker Place | Vintage Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Charles Street Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Encore | Encore Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Southwind Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
| Tuscan Villa | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| ReNew Wallingford | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
| Flats at 520 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Archway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| 410 Wave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wallingford, CT
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wallingford area is the $1.83 price per square foot 115 Ward St Model at 115 Ward St, Unit 1 in the in the Cheshire Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Wallingford apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Pomeroy Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wallingford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 115 Ward St, Unit 1 | 115 Ward St | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Pomeroy Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
| 200 Cook Hill Rd | In unit Laundry! | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 238 Elm St | 238 Elm St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Northridge Commons | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Charles Street Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Tuscan Villa | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 25 Geneva Ave, Unit Third Floor | 25 Geneva Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Parker Place | Studio Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
| Southwind Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wallingford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wallingford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wallingford is at Parker Place listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wallingford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wallingford Apartment is $1,400 at Parker Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wallingford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wallingford is starting from $1,275 at Charles Street Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Wallingford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wallingford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 200 Cook Hill Rd and starts from $2,500.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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