Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT from $500 (294 Rentals)

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property at 148 Benham Rd

148 Benham Rd

SeymourCT06483
property at 44 Dudley St

44 Dudley St

HamdenCT06517
property at 77 Bank St

77 Bank St

WaterburyCT06702
property at 22 E Dover St

22 E Dover St

WaterburyCT06706

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property at 1759 Dixwell Ave

1759 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 1380 Bank St

1380 Bank St

WaterburyCT06708

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property at 281 Hanover St

281 Hanover St

MeridenCT06451
property at 39 High Top Cir

39 High Top Cir

HamdenCT06514
property at 570 Broad St

570 Broad St

MeridenCT06450
property at 129 Highland Ave

129 Highland Ave

WaterburyCT06708
property at 54 Washington St

54 Washington St

WallingfordCT06492
property at 113 Southview St

113 Southview St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 135 W Main St

135 W Main St

WaterburyCT06702

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property at 132 Locust St

132 Locust St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 32 Cook Ave

32 Cook Ave

MeridenCT06451
property at 1371 Chapel St

1371 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
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Parkwood Apartments
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Parkwood Apartments

38 High StEast Haven, CT 06512
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Morningside Commons
$1,250 - $1,450
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Morningside Commons

17 Foran RdMilford, CT 06460
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Brushy Hill Plaza Apartments
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$1,250 - $1,900
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Brushy Hill Plaza Apartments

4 Brushy Plain RdBranford, CT 06405
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property at 32 Truman St

32 Truman St

New HavenCT06519
property at 23 Kimberly Ave

23 Kimberly Ave

West HavenCT06516
property at 303 Lexington Ave

303 Lexington Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 84 Broad St

84 Broad St

MeridenCT06450
property at 24 Cassidy Ave

24 Cassidy Ave

WaterburyCT06704
property at 124 Division St

124 Division St

WaterburyCT06704

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Cheapest Available New Haven County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Haven County, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Tremont Flats in the Southington Berlin neighborhood priced from $639. Traymore Apartments in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tremont FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$639
Traymore ApartmentsLower Level StudioStudio,1BA$850
Apartments at 65 Dwight StreetThree Bed - Flat3BR,1BA$865
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock C Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Liberty Court1 Bed HMA1BR,1BA$1,025
Jefferson Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Villa Square LLCEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Haven County area is the $1.30 price per square foot 134 Shelton Ave Model at 134 Shelton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Newhallville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value New Haven County apartment is the Pine Rock A Bedroom Model at Pine Rock Student Living starting at $1,195 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the West Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Haven County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
134 Shelton Ave, Unit 2134 Shelton Ave5BR,2BA$1.30
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock A Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.65
464 Pratt Street Ext, Unit 303464 Pratt Street Ext2BR,1BA$1.06
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.28
359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2359 Sherman Ave4BR,1BA$1.32
39 Chestnut Ave, Unit 239 Chestnut Ave3BR,2BA$1.02
Tremont FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.58
12 Button St, Unit 312 Button St2BR,1BA$1.35
Wyndham Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Haven County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in New Haven County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Haven County is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Haven County?

The cheapest apartment in New Haven County is Tremont Flats which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in New Haven County costs $11,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Haven County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 117 regular apartments in New Haven County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New Haven County?

Cheap apartments in New Haven County have an average cost of $191 which is $11,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Haven County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.