56 Benton St #A, Hamden, CT 06517
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,400 sqft

56 Benton St #A, Hamden, CT 06517

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,400 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

2 bedroom apartment, everything is new, hard wood floors, and tile throughout. Perfect for professionals connected with Yale University or hospital or other local universities. Within minutes of Down Town New Haven of Yale, Quinnipiac, University of New Haven, Paier College of Art, Albertus Magnus and Southern Connecticut State University, amongst others.

Separate laundry room inside the unit with washer and dryer.
Small deck off back of unit where main entrance door is, where smoking is permitted only.
Central heating and air conditioning. Ceiling Fan in Living area, and in each bedroom.
On third floor of building, outdoor individual entrance, as well as shared indoor secondary/emergency exit to back of building. Straight sets of stairs as pictured, easy to go up and down, not like third floor in an apartment building,
Stainless Steel appliances, and kitchen island.
Open concept of living room, dining area and kitchen.
Off street parking

The pictures were taken while final painting etc was being completed, that is what is seen in pics. Everything will be done before anyone even sees the unit.

Long term lease preferred. Short or custom length lease possible for special situations. Prefer no pets, but is listed as ok for small cat or dog. This can be discussed. Rent does not cover utilities.
Non smokers please.
56 Benton St #A, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,400 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $1,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 6, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,691/month.

Home Details for 56 Benton St #A

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
65 Donna Dr #C3, New Haven, CT
1.18
Apartment
$125,000
12/26/25
2
1
899 sqft
15 Donna Dr #A1, New Haven, CT
1.18
Apartment
$112,500
02/27/26
2
1
899 sqft
159 Fillmore St, New Haven, CT
1.24
Apartment
$320,000
12/29/25
3
1.5
1,300 sqft
1204 Whitney Ave #204, Hamden, CT
1.21
Apartment
$162,500
05/28/26
1
1
646 sqft
142 Rowe St #D3, New Haven, CT
0.97
Apartment
$1,775
01/01/26
3
1
-
305 Mill Rock Rd, Hamden, CT
1.43
Apartment
$235,000
07/23/26
3
2
1,102 sqft
396 Orange St, New Haven, CT
1.76
Apartment
$1,450,000
08/10/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
1651 Quinnipiac Ave, New Haven, CT
1.60
Apartment
$200,000
04/01/26
2
1.5
1,176 sqft
101 Grand Ave #3B, New Haven, CT
1.51
Apartment
$2,400
02/01/26
4
2
1,200 sqft
199 Saltonstall Ave, New Haven, CT
1.81
Multi-Family Home
$412,500
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2
1
2,376 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Hamden

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,691/mo
Average rent
$2.18K
Available listings
223
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What Locals Say about Hamden

At least 359 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Myllopeds
    "Hamden is a very busy comercial place ,we have all kind of stores all around the city, police protection is very noticeable ,24 /7 every day,we have beautiful parks for the children,we love Hamden ."
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    "It’s a dog friendly neighborhood. Many dogs and their humans can be seen walking the streets. People usually clean after them, though sometimes not."
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    "Lots of sidewalks and street lights, however crime at night is a problem especially if you are a woman."
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    "Great access to public transport and very quiet areas. Everything is closed by like gym, groceries store. Very peaceful "
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  • Domoniqueroberts1985
    "It’s quite everyone stays to themselves I’m close to a lot of stores the bus line is right here it’s a lot of restaurants also"
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  • Jim Blanchard
    "There are two churches at each end of the street. They serve meals to less fortunate people. They sell pumpkins, etc. to raise money. "
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  • Gdmd4b6ct5
    "We have no community events only thing that makes the neighborhood special is peace and friendly neighbors "
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  • Pamforsythe46
    "Great family friendly neighborhood. Parks close by. Schools are close as well. Well maintained properties. G close to highways and shopping centers."
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    "There is easy access to highways and the traffic is usually manageable. Traffic on the side roads is usually very light so it’s easy to get to highways."
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  • Coreyagordon
    ""Hamden" is a very beautiful, family oriented sleepy town. Everyone is neighborly. The neighborhoods are safe and very quiet. "
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  • David M.
    "Been in a nice quiet part of town for 6 months and everyone is friendly. Lots of dog owners and loving using the PATH"
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  • Yomiakanji
    "I don’t really care. People can walk their dogs only on a leash and pick up door waster after their dogs. "
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  • Yomiakanji
    "I self drive - do not typically use public transportation. It appears that many people use public transport though - buses are hardly ever full. "
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  • Nyiesha B.
    "Easy commute to work at Yale, and was an easy commute for my child to go to Hamden High School, Hamden Middle School, and Church Street Schools. "
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  • Charmiemsmith
    "Food truck festival twice a year, free concert series, cultural awareness calendar of events have made this an open safe space "
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  • Brianna S.
    "concerts, farmer markets and Christmas tree selling. the library is a community hub. it's family friendly. everyone knows you and you feel safe. It is also private and the neighbors are always willing to help and pitch in. It's beautiful and quiet. There are birds, deer and other wildlife. "
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  • Brandon M.
    "there are many families in Hamden they make me feel very welcomed in the areas I just love the environment of the people"
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  • Manuel S. C.
    "Block party, food festivals, kids games and adults soccer league games, every summer the city have town festivals that most of Hamden natives participate "
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  • Manuel S. C.
    "They like living in Hamden, lots of area to walk the dogs, a beautiful dog park off Skiff Avenue. The other dog lovers like myself enjoys walking our dog on sidewalks "
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  • Alicenewton151
    "Concerts in movie night cookouts meet your neighborIt’s a real good neighborhood you live in very safe environment easy to walk up to Hamden Plaza I love it"
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  • Manuel S. C.
    "Block party for Kidd’s, the fair hosted by city hall, all different sports played by different age group "
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  • Clairfink
    "professionals live here, we are rural but close enough to everything. Plus, there are horses, cows, and chickns here."
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  • Vinnythetaper
    "people walk their dogs car drive to fast on are streets all the time daybor night on a one way street "
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  • Stephen W.
    "People are often walking dogs in the area. Very pet friendly. Lots of walking routes. People are good about cleaning up as well."
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  • Clairfink
    "I have lived here for 3 decades. Our neighborhood is unique in that we are all professionals, looking out for each other."
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  • Stephen W.
    "Good diverse neighborhood that’s affordable and close to New Haven. Schools need to be redistricted to benefit all"
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  • Nairobi O.
    "Not a nice neighborhood package store in front people that don’t live in area park in front and sit in front to drink"
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    "Dog owners like to let their dogs explore and adventure. There’s plenty of space to do so in Hamden. Properties up here are big and can accommodate the desire to exist in nature while maintaining a relationship to modern amenities."
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    "Sleeping Giant Park is beautiful, friendly people, close to lots of amenities, Farmington canal trail, dog friendly"
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  • Mary E.
    "Quick access to rt10 to 91 to 95s to city of New Haven for cultural purposes, interesting historical places, Yale arts, repertory theatre, long wharf theatre an Schubert theatre!"
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    "Only been here a short time, but all of the people I’ve met while shopping or frequenting gas stations, restaurants, post office personnel have been lovely, and go out of their way to be helpful and informative and friendly "
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  • Ccristinaperezz
    "Great area to settle down with kids. Safe to an extent. Would definitely recommend to live. Great schools and restaurants to drive to. "
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    "Nice and quiet with minimal traffic. Drive 1.5miles and have all necessary stores to shop, eat, etc."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 6, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,800
May 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,800
Oct 14, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Mar 18, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Mar 9, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,500

Frequently asked questions about 56 Benton St #A

  • Is Hamden a buyer's or seller's market?
    Hamden is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Hamden?
    The median sale price in Hamden is $380K. That is up $14.08K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Hamden?
    Residents describe Hamden, CT as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Hamden, CT.
  • What are the closest schools to 56 Benton St #A?
    The closest schools to 56 Benton St #A in Hamden, CT are Hamden High School (rated 4/10), Hamden Middle School (rated 5/10), Ridge Hill School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 5/10).
  • Does 56 Benton St #A have air conditioning?
    Yes, 56 Benton St #A in Hamden, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 56 Benton St #A have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 56 Benton St #A in Hamden, CT has in-unit laundry.

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