Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT from $500 (352 Rentals)

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property at 56 Hillside Pl

$750 - $2,195

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$750

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$750

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56 Hillside Pl

New HavenCT06511
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99 Beacon St
$950 - $2,000
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$950 - $2,000

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$950 - $2,000
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99 Beacon St

99 Beacon StHamden, CT 06514
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property at 198 Meriden Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

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198 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
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128 Nash St, Unit Breezy
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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128 Nash St, Unit Breezy

128 Nash StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 14 Goodyear St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

Studio, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Goodyear St

New HavenCT06511
property at 57 Pemberton St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Pemberton St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 135 W Main St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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135 W Main St

WaterburyCT06702
property at 26 Colley St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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26 Colley St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 105 Bank St

$1,100 - $1,250

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$1,100

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$1,100

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105 Bank St

WaterburyCT06702
property at 1048 Broad St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1048 Broad St

MeridenCT06450
property at 132 Locust St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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132 Locust St

WaterburyCT06704

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property at 281 Hanover St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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281 Hanover St

MeridenCT06451
property at 125 Hillside Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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125 Hillside Ave

WaterburyCT06710
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The Milford Grove
$1,239 - $2,450
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$1,214 - $2,425
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$25

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$1,239 - $2,450
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The Milford Grove

129 Plains RdMilford, CT 06460
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Parkwood Apartments
$1,250 - $1,800
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$1,250 - $1,800

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$1,250 - $1,800
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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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$1,250 - $1,450

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$1,250 - $1,450
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Morningside Commons

17 Foran RdMilford, CT 06460
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11 Aetna Pl, Unit 1
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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11 Aetna Pl, Unit 1

11 Aetna PlNaugatuck, CT 06770
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property at 121 Lounsbury St

$1,150 - $1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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121 Lounsbury St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 54 North Ave

$1,250 - $1,750

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$1,250

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$1,250

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54 North Ave

MeridenCT06451
property at 13 Park Pl

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

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13 Park Pl

NaugatuckCT06770
property at 196 Norton St

$1,290 - $1,400

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$1,290

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$1,290

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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
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Encore
$1,300 - $1,650
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$1,300 - $1,650

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$1,300 - $1,650
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Encore

275 Research PkyMeriden, CT 06450
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property at 241 Congress Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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241 Congress Ave

WaterburyCT06708
property at 28 Hickory St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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28 Hickory St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 485 Howard Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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485 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519
property at 33 Pilgrim Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33 Pilgrim Ave

WaterburyCT06704
property at 10 Old Waterbury Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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10 Old Waterbury Rd

MiddleburyCT06762
property at 221 Willow St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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221 Willow St

WaterburyCT06710
property at 48 Anderson St

$1,300 - $2,500

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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48 Anderson St

NaugatuckCT06770

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Cheapest Available New Haven County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Haven County, CT is a Studio unit found at Liberty Court in the Waterbury neighborhood priced from $850. Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the Hamden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds 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
Liberty CourtStudioStudio,1BA$850
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis4BR,3BA$850
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Olive & WoosterD1 Co-Living4BR,3BA$987
Acclaim at Cheshire1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$1,238

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Haven County area is the $0.67 price per square foot 26 Tyler St Model at 26 Tyler St, Unit Tyler st Apartment in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value New Haven County apartment is the 222 Howard Ave Model at 222 Howard Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,300 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Long Wharf 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.
26 Tyler St, Unit Tyler st Apartment26 Tyler St3BR,1.5BA$0.67
222 Howard Ave, Unit 2222 Howard Ave4BR,2BA$1.15
41 Laval St, Unit Laval Apt 241 Laval St2BR,1BA$1.01
977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL977 Whalley Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.34
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.28
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
129 Wedgewood dr, Unit 4129 Wedgewood dr2BR,1BA$1.30
361 W Main St, Unit Studio second floor361 W Main St1BR,1BA$1.00
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Haven County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New Haven County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New Haven County is at Liberty Court listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Haven County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Haven County Apartment is $850 at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Haven County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Haven County is starting from $38 at Rockview.

What is the most affordable New Haven County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Haven County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1476 Chapel and starts from $1,400.

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