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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Parking on the street
  • Updated kitchen and bath

Location

81-85 Minerva Street, Derby, Connecticut 06418, United States
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Management

Blue Brook Properties, LLC

Leasing office

(203) 671-2384

Property Overview

Minerva St Apartments receives a solid Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, with exceptional scores in price, amenities, and location, all rated 9 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing and outstanding features that enhance residents' quality of life. Notable highlights include hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer, and updated kitchen and bath, while pet-friendly amenities are supported by proximity to numerous pet supply stores and grooming services. The property is also recognized for its transparency with a trustworthiness rating of 7 out of 10.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Minerva St Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Minerva St Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit availableThis 2 bedroom features updated kitchen and bath with one large bedroom and a smaller bedroom. Bathroom has full size tub. Washer/dryer is located in the building. Small back yard. Parking is on the street. Has dishwasher, stove and fridge. Hardwood floors throughout.

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Amenities for Minerva St Apartments

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Trash Collection

Other

Cold Water
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units6
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About Minerva St Apartments

HomeApartments in Derby Minerva St Apartments

This 2 bedroom features updated kitchen and bath with one large bedroom and a smaller bedroom. Bathroom has full size tub. Washer/dryer is located in the building. Small back yard. Parking is on the street. Has dishwasher, stove and fridge. Hardwood floors throughout.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Minerva St Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Minerva St Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Minerva St Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Minerva St Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Minerva St Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Minerva St Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Minerva St Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Minerva St Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Minerva St Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Minerva St Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 12 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Minerva St Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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Rent trends in Derby

2-bedroom apartments at Minerva St Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Derby.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Derby
A table of studio rental data trends in Derby
MonthMedian Rent
October 2025$1,275

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near Minerva St Apartments

Irving School

9 garden pl

derby, CT, 6418

K-5Public
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Getting around Derby near 81-85 Minerva Street

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 81-85 Minerva Street, Derby

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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