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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • On-site parking
  • Spacious layouts
  • Convenient location
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • Heat

Location

1199 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517, USA
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Management

Franklin Communities

Leasing office

(475) 267-5991 ext. 2

Property Overview

Lakewood Apartments earns a strong overall rating, with standout marks for amenities, price, and location. It offers prime convenience, on-site parking, spacious layouts, heat, and laundry facilities, plus wellness and pet-friendly features like a fitness center, pool or spa, nearby parks, and outdoor spaces.

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, Lakewood Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lakewood 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Lakewood 1BR 5891 bed1 bath589 sqft$1,795 /mo1 unit availableOne bedroom with afternoon light. New wood floors throughout. Enjoy close proximity to neighborhood shops and close to New Haven. Call today, this unit won't last! 203-288-5327 Lakewood is located on Lake Whitney in the heart of the Whitneyville neighborhood of Hamden. This complex offers floor plans ranging from 368 to 1066 square feet. Heat, hot water and air conditioning are included. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the lake on the back side of the building, or watch the peaceful sunsets from the front. Check out the observation deck by the lake or take a casual stroll or bike ride to the Farmington Canal Trail that is only blocks away. We offer affordable apartments, phenomenal round the clock emergency maintenance service from our on-site staff members and a location that speaks for itself. Our convenient location is on the bus line, minutes from I-91, the Merritt Parkway, Yale, Sikorsky, and downtown New Haven. Click here for a 3D tour of this exact apartment: https my matterport com show ?m=BKdgsPePti6

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Amenities for Lakewood Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Air
Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterGym
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

24 Hour On-Site Emergency Service
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Lakewood Apartments

HomeApartments in Hamden Lakewood Apartments

WE HAVE NO FEES! NO Amenity fees, admin, or trash fees! Lakewood Apartments is a welcoming residential community in the heart of Hamden, CT, offering comfort, convenience, and classic New England charm. Nestled along the Whitney Avenue corridor, residents enjoy easy access to nearby shops, cafés, parks, and everyday amenities, all while being just minutes from downtown New Haven, Quinnipiac University, Yale University, and major highways. The apartments feature spacious layouts with thoughtful details, creating a warm and inviting place to call home. With on-site parking and a prime location in one of Hamden’s most desirable neighborhoods, 1199 Whitney Avenue is the perfect choice for those seeking a balance of suburban tranquility and city accessibility. Heat, hot water, and A/C are included.


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, Lakewood Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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.
Lakewood 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·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.
Lakewood Apartments 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—pets allowed—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.
Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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·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.

Lakewood Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Lakewood Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.7 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2.5 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Fitness center
The gym is just a few steps away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

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Rent trends in Hamden

1-bedroom apartments at Lakewood Apartments cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Hamden.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Hamden
A table of studio rental data trends in Hamden
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,510
December 2025$1,477
January 2026$1,523
February 2026$1,510
March 2026$1,535
April 2026$1,546
May 2026$1,710
June 2026$1,595
July 2026$1,592
August 2026$1,637
September 2026$1,525
October 2026$1,525

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$71,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,795.
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Schools near Lakewood Apartments

Ridge Hill School

120 carew rd

hamden, CT, 6517

PK, K-6Public
B-

Church Street School

95 church st

hamden, CT, 6514

PK, K-6Public
C+

Spring Glen School

1908 whitney ave

hamden, CT, 6517

K-6Public
B+

Helen Street School

285 helen st

hamden, CT, 6514

PK, K-6Public
C+

Dunbar Hill School

315 lane st

hamden, CT, 6514

PK, K-6Public
C+
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Getting around Hamden near 1199 Whitney Ave

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1199 Whitney Ave, Hamden

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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