Bethel, CT 109 Apartments for Rent

There have been a number of movies or scenes from movies filmed in Bethel over the years, including the 2001 movie "Other People's Money," starring Danny DeVito and Gregory Peck, and "Revolutionary Road," starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.

The town of Bethel is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and is approximately 60 miles southeast of New York City. The center of the town has been designated as a historic district. To the south, Bethel borders Redding, and over to the west is Danbury. In the east you'll find Newton, while Brookfield is to the north. The main industries within Bethel are manufacturing and retail, though many individuals prefer to commute to New York City for work using Interstate 84. The first U.S. vodka distillery was started in 1934 in Bethel and continues to this day. Drinking on the job is, of course, strictly forbidden.

Moving to Bethel

When you begin your search for furnished apartments or a duplex for rent in Bethel, or whatever type of rental you'd prefer, you'll find that there's a healthy range of choices available to you. Nevertheless, when you do locate something you really like, be sure to place your deposit down immediately. To do anything otherwise would be folly since the demand in the vicinity is high and the best places will be snapped up perhaps sooner than you'd think.

What You Need

As mentioned, you'll need to place a deposit down for your intended new place, and that deposit will normally be the same amount as a single month's rent. Furthermore, you'll be asked to pay a month in advance, and the landlord may insist on seeing proof of your ID and some character references. Many landlords in Bethel also prefer that you undergo a credit check, although that is not always the case. If they do, however, you'll be expected to pay for it. There's no such thing as a free lunch these days.

Rural or Urban?

If you like the thought of country living, Bethel will give you that opportunity. It will not be long before you're nicely settled into a lovely homestead with views over the surrounding countryside. If, on the other hand, you prefer to have plenty of amenities on your doorstep, then Bethel offers that too, should you opt to settle in the attractively historic downtown area.

Neighborhoods in Bethel

The cost of living in Bethel is lower than that of the state average, but higher than the national average. Given that New York City is merely 60 miles to the north west of Bethel, it's understandable that the cost of a rental apartment is relatively "upmarket."

Old Hawleyville Road: Located close to Newtown, Brookfield and with easy access to Route 6, Old Hawleyville Road is a perfect place to consider when looking for furnished apartments in Bethel.

Hudson Street: Hudson Street affords the ideal location if you want to have amenities almost literally sitting on your doorstep. In close proximity, there's a Union Savings Bank on Grassy Plain Street, together with 10 restaurants.

Cross Hill Road: If you're looking for some level of solitude, but you'd like to gain easy access to the local amenities at the same time, then Cross Hill Road is an attractive proposition. Offering excellent views over the city and beyond, and within mere minutes of downtown Bethel, Cross Hill Road is a dream come true!

Farnam Hill: Farnam Hill is located within walking distance of Bethel's quintessentially historic downtown area and boasts a walk score of 85 from 100. if you opt to rent an apartment in Farm Hill, you'll no doubt be doing yourself a huge favor!

Living in Bethel

Bethel is connected by Interstate 84, which begins in Pennsylvania and travels down through New York City before entering Massachusetts and terminating just over the Connecticut River. Bethel also has a train station which is part of the Metro-North's New Haven Line.

Blue Jay Orchards gives you the opportunity to pick your own apples straight from the tree. If you find that a little on the taxing side, then visit the shop where you can get apple cider donuts together with some apple cider to help you to relax later in the day. For biking enthusiasts, as in the hard effort pedaling sort, the Cannondale Research Trail, otherwise known as Terre Haute, provides a testing outing over difficult terrain that will no doubt give you a particularly healthy appetite. And speaking of healthy appetite, when you're done with the cycling thing, why not head over to La Zingara on Barnum Square, where you'll be treated to a whole gamut of dishes, from pasta and fish to beef steak and more. All the food is locally sourced and, of course, as fresh as can be! Head over to the New Colony Diner on Stony Hill Road, where you'll be able to partake in American fare done in a relatively "posh" way. Here, you'll be able to enjoy breakfasts, lunches or dinner. Heck, if you're really a food junkie, you can enjoy all three. No one will stop you once you've made Bethel your new home.