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HamdenCT06517

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1217 Whitney Ave
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1217 Whitney Ave

1217 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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1160-1164 Whitney Ave
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1160-1164 Whitney Ave

1160-1164 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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Lakeshore Apartments
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Lakeshore Apartments

1047-1093 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517
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property at 263 Dwight St

263 Dwight St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1371 Chapel St

1371 Chapel St

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30 Davis St

New HavenCT06515
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Hamden, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hamden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamden, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster Apartments in the Long Wharf neighborhood priced from $1,129. 19-21 Lynwood Place in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,129
19-21 Lynwood Place19 Lynwood Place 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Seramonte EstatesStudiosStudio,1BA$1,300
Sutton ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Dogwood Hill Apartments1 Bed - 4251BR,1BA$1,400
Whitewood Pond ApartmentsWhite H1BR,1BA$1,475
BroadmoorThe MadisonStudio,1BA$1,475
Hamden CentreThe Hartford1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamden area is the $0.72 price per square foot 12 Lilac St Model at 12 Lilac St, Unit 3 in the in the Prospect Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hamden apartment is the 91 Blake St Model at 91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Lilac St, Unit 312 Lilac St2BR,1BA$0.72
91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex91 Blake St2BR,1BA$0.89
Pine Rock Student Living4 Bed 3 Bath Townhouse PR Furnished4BR,3BA$1.46
70 Peck St, Unit 12070 Peck St3BR,2BA$1.53
396 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1396 Ellsworth Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit C71499 Ella T Grasso Blvd3BR,1BA$1.32
53 Chatham St53 Chatham St3BR,2BA$1.43
70 Bassett St, Unit 1FL70 Bassett St3BR,1BA$1.61
98 Norton St, Unit E698 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.53
382 Lexington Ave, Unit 2A382 Lexington Ave3BR,1BA$1.57

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Getting Around Hamden, CT

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamden Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hamden?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hamden is at Seramonte Estates listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamden Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamden Apartment is $1,295 at 19-21 Lynwood Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hamden Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamden is starting from $1,700 at Hamden Centre.

What is the most affordable Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hamden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dwight Garden Apartments and starts from $1,859.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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