Cheap Apartments for Rent in Danbury, CT from $1,400 (19 Rentals)

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Spring Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Ridge

124 Coalpit Hill RdDanbury, CT 06810
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Brookview Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brookview Commons

30-36 Crosby StDanbury, CT 06810
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64 Wooster St
3 Bedroom Apartments

64 Wooster St

64 Wooster StBethel, CT 06801
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Danbury, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Danbury, 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 Danbury Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Danbury$2,850$1,45030

Cheapest Available Danbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Danbury, CT is a Studio unit found at Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTED in the Hawleyville neighborhood priced from $1,450. Brookview Commons in the Danbury Newtown Monroe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Danbury apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTEDStudio UnitStudio,1BA$1,450
Brookview CommonsEFFStudio,1BA$1,665
Federal Road ApartmentsOpen One Bed 0.2AStudio,1BA$1,737
Towne Brooke CommonsHawley1BR,1BA$1,970
Emporium Plaza Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$2,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Danbury, CT

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Danbury area is the $1.75 price per square foot Berkely Model at Mayfair Square in the in the Danbury Newtown Monroe neighborhood starting from $3,446. The second greatest value Danbury apartment is the 2Br/2Bth Model at Ridgefield Commons starting at $2,400 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Danbury Newtown Monroe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Danbury apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mayfair SquareBerkely2BR,2.5BA$1.75
Ridgefield Commons2Br/2Bth2BR,2BA$1.78
The Grand at Stony Hill VillageC Floorplan3BR,2BA$2.58
Willow Grove Apartment Homes2 Bed/2 Bath-Laurel2BR,2BA$2.48
ReNew DanburyConcord2BR,2BA$2.45
44 Abbey Ln, Unit 144 Abbey Ln1BR,1.5BA$2.09
Brookview Commons WestBCW-B5.A-6th2BR,2BA$2.64
Barnbeck Place - Brookfield's Best Apartment LivingB12BR,2BA$2.66
Emporium Plaza Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$2.17
86 Wooster St, Unit #B86 Wooster St1BR,1BA$2.33

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Danbury Overview

Danbury, Connecticut is a small city in Fairfield County. This robust community lies 70 miles from New York City, so living here means you get to be close to the metropolis without actually living there. With a population of 80,893, Danbury is the fourth largest city in Fairfield County, and seventh in Connecticut, and there are lots of options for Danbury apartments. Danbury also falls within the New York City metropolitan area.

Why live in Danbury, CT?

According to the NewsTimes, 24/7 Wall St. magazine, based on a range of variables, such as crime rates, employment opportunities, restaurants and attractions, and housing affordability, Danbury came in second of a list of America's 50 Best Cities to Live. Only Meridian, Idaho, beat it and took the winning slot. According to According to 24/7 Wall St., Danbury is a fun place to live.

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Getting Around Danbury, CT

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Danbury Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Danbury?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Danbury is under $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Danbury?

The cheapest apartment in Danbury is Simeon Village- AGE RESTRICTED which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Danbury costs $2,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Danbury?

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 Danbury 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 Danbury?

Cheap apartments in Danbury have an average cost of $725 which is $2,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Danbury.

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