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property at 4 Warwick St

4 Warwick St

New HavenCT06513
property at 1091 Whalley Ave

1091 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515

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property at 365 Mather St

365 Mather St

HamdenCT06514
property at 365 Mather St

365 Mather St

HamdenCT06514
property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 43 Putnam Ave

43 Putnam Ave

HamdenCT06517

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property at 32 Dayton St

32 Dayton St

New HavenCT06515

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 Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Seramonte EstatesStudiosStudio,1BA$1,300
Sutton ViewsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
BroadmoorThe MadisonStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT

As of May 11, 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
357 Whalley Ave, Unit L2357 Whalley Ave3BR,2BA$1.21
112 Fairfield St, Unit 1112 Fairfield St2BR,1BA$1.00
1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit C71499 Ella T Grasso Blvd3BR,1BA$1.32
396 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1396 Ellsworth Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
70 Bassett St, Unit 1FL70 Bassett St3BR,1BA$1.61
98 Norton St, Unit E698 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.53
40 Harding Pl, Unit 240 Harding Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
971 Sherman Ave, Unit 1971 Sherman Ave2BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamden

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamden?

There are currently 964 Apartments for Rent in Hamden, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,069 to $11,195. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamden ranging from $850 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hamden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hamden ranges from $850 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,394.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hamden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hamden range from $1,509 to $8,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,069.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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