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Highlights

  • Fitness center
  • Billiard room
  • Laundry room
  • Spacious storage space
  • Easy access
  • Covered parking under the building

Location

2 Skiff St, Hamden, CT 06514, USA
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Management

Franklin Communities

Leasing office

(203) 288-5327

Property Overview

Chestnut Hill East demonstrates a strong appeal with a Zumper expert rating of 8.8, highlighting its quality and overall consideration for renters. It features an impressive array of amenities, including a fitness center and billiard room, and ranks exceptionally well in price and value. With a prime location rated at 9 out of 10, residents enjoy convenient access to local points of interest, complemented by transparency in its management practices.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Chestnut Hill East is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chestnut Hill East 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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath540+ sqft$1,575–$1,675 /mo3 units availableCome have a look at our newest N Star energy efficient apartment building. Chestnut Hill East at 4 Skiff Street, enjoy the convenience of having a washer/dryer hook-up in your apartment, covered parking under the building (please check availability and fees),laundry room, fitness center and billiard room. This complex offers free basic cable, free spacious storage space and a live-in maintenance manager. Our floor plans range from 726 square feet up to 1185 square feet. We are located across the street from The Farmington Canal Trail and a short walk to Hamden’s “Miracle Mile” full of shops and restaurants. Our location is minutes away from Yale, Quinnipiac, I-91, the Merritt Parkway, Sikorsky, area hospitals and the beautiful hiking trails at Sleeping Giant. Sorry, no pets. This community is very convenient to all that Hamden has to offer. Right on the city bus line and lots of shopping and restaurants in walking distance. This one bedroom is sunny and spacious. Call us today for more information and to schedule a tour 203-288-5327.
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,010 sqft$2,245 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy this bright two bedroom apartment. Open kitchen, living space. Chestnut Hill East at 2 Skiff Street in Hamden offers clean and affordable studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartment homes. Our community boasts quiet apartment living. Laundry and storage are located in the building. Free unassigned parking is abundant for residents and visitors alike. From this location you can enjoy restaurants, shopping, and easy access to Yale, Quinnipiac, New Haven Hospitals, the Merritt Parkway, and I-91.
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,163 sqft$2,295 /mo1 unit availableSouth facing 2 bed, 2 bath unit with lots of sunlight!! Washer/dryer hookup in the unit for ease and convenience. Call today! 203-288-5327 Come have a look at our newest N Star energy efficient apartment building. Chestnut Hill East at 4 Skiff Street, enjoy the convenience of having a washer/dryer hook-up in your apartment, covered parking under the building (please check availability and fees),laundry room, fitness center and billiard room. This complex offers free basic cable, free spacious storage space and a live-in maintenance manager. Our floor plans range from 726 square feet up to 1185 square feet. We are located across the street from The Farmington Canal Trail and a short walk to Hamden’s “Miracle Mile” full of shops and restaurants. Our location is minutes away from Yale, Quinnipiac, I-91, the Merritt Parkway, Sikorsky, area hospitals and the beautiful hiking trails at Sleeping Giant. Contact our office at 203 288 5327 to schedule a showing and to learn about our current availability.

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Amenities for Chestnut Hill East

Apartment Amenities

Hot and Cold WaterHot Water

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Tech

Basic Cable TV

Building

24 Hour Fitness CenterBilliards Room
Community LaundryOnsite Laundry
SewerWasher and Dryer Hookups

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

24 Hour On-Site Emergency ServiceTrash Removal

Other

Cold Water
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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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Chestnut Hill East is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chestnut Hill East 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 Chestnut Hill East
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.
Chestnut Hill East 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·10A 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.
Chestnut Hill East stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Chestnut Hill East 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 Chestnut Hill East does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Chestnut Hill East is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby

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 Chestnut Hill East compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Hamden

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Hamden.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Chestnut Hill East to be 4% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Hamden.

Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Hamden
A table of studio rental data trends in Hamden
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,382
December 2023$1,362
January 2024$1,325
February 2024$1,465
March 2024$1,468
May 2024$1,445
June 2024$1,447
July 2024$1,476
August 2024$1,582
September 2024$1,553
October 2024$1,795
November 2024$1,715
December 2024$1,745
January 2025$1,795
February 2025$1,727
March 2025$1,723
April 2025$1,547
May 2025$1,535
June 2025$1,538
July 2025$1,540
August 2025$1,539
September 2025$1,499
October 2025$1,477
November 2025$1,475

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$63,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,575.
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Schools near Chestnut Hill East

Shepherd Glen School

1 skiff st ext

hamden, CT, 6514

K-6Public
B-

Spring Glen School

1908 whitney ave

hamden, CT, 6517

K-6Public
B+

Bear Path School

10 kirk rd

hamden, CT, 6514

K-6Public
B

Dunbar Hill School

315 lane st

hamden, CT, 6514

PK, K-6Public
C+

Church Street School

95 church st

hamden, CT, 6514

PK, K-6Public
C+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Hamden near 2 Skiff St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2 Skiff St, Hamden

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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