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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Beautifully renovated top to bottom
  • Heat and hot water included
  • Comfortable living

Location

65 Hillside Ave, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Management

Alpha Capital Management LLC

Leasing office

(203) 350-7064

Property Overview

Hillside Gardens offers a strong overall rental experience, with an 8.6 Zumper expert rating, excellent value, standout amenities, and a convenient location. It is beautifully renovated top to bottom, includes heat and hot water, and provides comfortable living, while nearby public transit, schools, pet services, and a good set of photos add to its appeal.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Hillside Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hillside Gardens 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,500 /mo1 unit availableBeautifully Renovated 1 Bed/1 Bath basement Unit. Brand New Bathroom, Kitchen with Granite Countertops, and Stainless Steel appliances. Totally Renovated top to bottom with Coin operated Laundry in the basement. There are plenty of parking for all Tenants. No Application fees for the next 30 Days! Schedule a showing today! Tenant pays electricity. Heat and hot water included. Advertised rent for an 18 month leasing period upon approval **All Alpha Capital Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $10/month which includes credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score with timely rent payments, move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application.

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Amenities for Hillside Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

FridgeGarbage Disposal
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units12
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About Hillside Gardens

HomeApartments in Middletown Hillside Gardens

Welcome to Hillside Gardens, your new home in the heart of Middletown, CT. Our apartments offer a comfortable and convenient living experience, with essential amenities included. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your water, heat, and hot water needs are taken care of. Our apartments also come equipped with garbage disposal systems, ensuring a clean and hassle-free environment. Experience the comfort and convenience of living in Middletown, CT at Hillside Gardens.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Hillside Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hillside Gardens 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 Hillside Gardens
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.
Hillside Gardens 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.
Hillside Gardens 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, Hillside Gardens 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.
Hillside Gardens 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 Hillside Gardens 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.

Hillside Gardens is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet supply stores near the property
  • 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 Hillside Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2.3 miles away

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Rent trends in Middletown

1-bedroom apartments at Hillside Gardens cost about the same as the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Middletown
A table of studio rental data trends in Middletown
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,050
November 2024$1,000
December 2024$1,037
January 2025$1,275
February 2025$1,500
March 2025$1,500
May 2025$1,025
June 2025$1,112
July 2025$1,180
August 2025$1,150
September 2025$1,280
October 2025$1,442
November 2025$1,440
December 2025$1,381
January 2026$1,282
February 2026$1,260
March 2026$1,262
April 2026$1,222
May 2026$1,080
June 2026$1,162
July 2026$1,300
August 2026$1,125
September 2026$1,100
October 2026$1,100

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$60,000/yr

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Schools near Hillside Gardens

Bielefield School

70 maynard st

middletown, CT, 6457

PK, K-5Public
C+

Moser School

10 school st

rocky hill, CT, 6067

4-5Public
A-

Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School

25 school dr

marlborough, CT, 6447

PK, K-6Public
A-

Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School

451 route 81

killingworth, CT, 6419

4-5Public
A-

Glastonbury Public Schools - Integrated Preschool

1389 neipsic rd

glastonbury, CT, 6033

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Middletown near 65 Hillside Ave

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

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

Transit

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

Points of interest for 65 Hillside Ave, Middletown

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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