Cheap Homes for Rent in East Haven, CT from $800 (29 Rentals)

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property at 1095 Townsend Ave

$800

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1095 Townsend Ave

New HavenCT06512
property at 330 Short Beach Rd

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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330 Short Beach Rd

East HavenCT06512
property at 422 Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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422 Main St

East HavenCT06512
property at 70 Short Beach Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

70 Short Beach Rd

BranfordCT06405

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property at 39 Pine St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Pine St

New HavenCT06513
property at 1-3 Parker Memorial Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1-3 Parker Memorial Dr

BranfordCT06405
property at 232 View St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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232 View St, Unit 3

232 View St
New HavenCT06511
property at 213 Ferry St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom Rentals

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213 Ferry St

New HavenCT06513
property at 63 Lombard St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Lombard St, Unit 3

63 Lombard St
New HavenCT06513

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property at 232 Glen Haven Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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232 Glen Haven Rd

New HavenCT06513
property at 29 Gilbert Ln

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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29 Gilbert Ln, Unit 2ndFloor

29 Gilbert Ln
BranfordCT06405
property at 1423 Quinnipiac Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1423 Quinnipiac Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 22 Chamberlain St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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22 Chamberlain St

New HavenCT06512
property at 12 Cedar Ct

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12 Cedar Ct, Unit I

12 Cedar Ct
East HavenCT06513
property at 199 English St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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199 English St, Unit 2

199 English St
New HavenCT06513

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property at 1425 Quinnipiac Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 Quinnipiac Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 183 Townsend Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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183 Townsend Ave

New HavenCT06512
property at 121 Lexington Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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121 Lexington Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 58 Montoya Cir

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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58 Montoya Cir

BranfordCT06405
property at 58 Montoya Cir

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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58 Montoya Cir

BranfordCT06405
property at 88 Cove St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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88 Cove St

New HavenCT06512
property at 117 Elizabeth Ann Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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117 Elizabeth Ann Dr

New HavenCT06512

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property at 548 Ferry St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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548 Ferry St

New HavenCT06513

East Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Haven Apartments for Rent

 

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 Branford 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Brushy Hill Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Community South Shore Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Autumn RidgeMICROStudio,1BA$1,440
510 MainSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,464
BAY SHORE APARTMENTSOne Bedroom Reno1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Haven, CT

As of July 05, 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 in the North Haven neighborhood starting from $6,750. The second greatest value East Haven apartment is the 180 Front St Model at 180 Front St, Unit #1 starting at $2,650 with a $1.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Farmview EstatesHome6BR,4.5BA$1.46
180 Front St, Unit #1180 Front St2BR,2BA$1.77
122 Atwater St, Unit 1122 Atwater St3BR,1BA$1.64
164 Cedar Hill Ave, Unit 164 Cedar Hill Ave Apt #2164 Cedar Hill Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
198 Wolcott St, Unit 2198 Wolcott St4BR,2BA$1.91
293 Foxon Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.79
81 Main Street Anx, Unit Unit 281 Main Street Anx2BR,1BA$2.00
Branford Hills Apartments2BR/1BA apt. HEAT&HOT WATER INC.2BR,1BA$2.00
BAY SHORE APARTMENTSOne Bedroom Reno1BR,1BA$1.97
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Haven

What type of rentals are currently available in East Haven?

There are currently 202 Apartments for Rent in East Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $6,750. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Haven ranging from $800 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Haven?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Haven ranges from $800 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,737.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Haven?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Haven range from $1,500 to $3,311, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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