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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Haven Studio Apartments | $1,496 | $1,250 | $2,100 |
| Cheap East Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,245 | $2,375 |
| Cheap East Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,450 | $2,935 |
| Cheap East Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,650 | $3,100 |
| Cheap East Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,700 | $4,000 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in East Haven, CT is a Studio unit found at Parkwood Apartments in the Annex neighborhood priced from $1,250. Brushy Hill Plaza Apartments in the Eastern Suffolk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Haven apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Brushy Hill Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Community South Shore Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Tivoli Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Autumn Ridge | Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,453 |
| 510 Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
| Encore 99 | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Summit Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Haven area is the $1.46 price per square foot Home Model at Farmview Estates in the starting from $6,750. The second greatest value East Haven apartment is the 70 Peck St Model at 70 Peck St, Unit 120 starting at $2,450 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Haven apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmview Estates | Home | 6BR,4.5BA | $1.46 |
| 70 Peck St, Unit 120 | 70 Peck St | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 641 Ferry St | 641 Ferry St | 4BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Branford Hills Apartments | 3BR/2BA HEAT & HOT WATER INCLUDED | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Brook Hollow | The Edgewood | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Georgetown Apartments | 2beds 1.5baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
| 22 Judith Ter, Unit 1 | 22 Judith Ter | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 1699 Quinnipiac Ave, Unit D | 1699 Quinnipiac Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Summit Place | One Bedroom Flex | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Tivoli Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Haven is at Parkwood Apartments listed at $1,250.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Haven Apartment is $1,350 at Tivoli Gardens.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Haven is starting from $1,750 at Brushy Hill Plaza Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap East Haven Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brook Hollow and starts from $1,950.
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