Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT from $500 (273 Rentals)

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property at 1431 Bank St

$800

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$800

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$800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 30

1431 Bank St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 10 Old Waterbury Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Old Waterbury Rd

MiddleburyCT06762

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property at 124 Meriden Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
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The Milford Grove
Rent Specials
$1,159 - $2,420
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$1,139 - $2,400
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$20

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$1,159 - $2,420
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Milford Grove

129 Plains RdMilford, CT 06460
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property at 68 Anderson St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Anderson St

NaugatuckCT06770
property at 281 Hanover St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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281 Hanover St

MeridenCT06451
property at 135 W Main St

$1,000 - $1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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135 W Main St

WaterburyCT06702
property at 37 Hotchkiss St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
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Olive & Wooster
Rent Specials
$1,246 - $6,563
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$1,231 - $6,548
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$15

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$1,246 - $6,563
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Parker Place
Rent Specials
$1,250 - $2,500
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$1,250 - $2,500

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$1,250 - $2,500
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Parker Place

53 Parker StWallingford, CT 06492
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Parkwood Apartments
Rent Specials
$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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property at 81 Springdale Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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81 Springdale Ave

MeridenCT06451
property at 316 Wilson St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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316 Wilson St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 452 Poplar St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

452 Poplar St

New HavenCT06513
property at 121 Lounsbury St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Lounsbury St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 21 N Walnut St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 N Walnut St

WaterburyCT06704

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property at 247 Willow St

$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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247 Willow St

WaterburyCT06710
property at 178 Sherman Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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178 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
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58 Kellogg St
$1,300 - $1,400
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$1,300 - $1,400

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$1,300 - $1,400
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58 Kellogg St

58 Kellogg StWaterbury, CT 06710
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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 Grove Court in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood priced from $900. Pine Rock Student Living in the West Rock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock C Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Jefferson Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
The Milford GroveS1-BMR 60%Studio,1BA$1,159
Derby ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,185
1079 Broad St1079 Broad St., Unit 3NStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Haven County area is the $1.39 price per square foot 94 Linden St Model at 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value New Haven County apartment is the 188 Lawrence St Model at 188 Lawrence St, Unit 3rdFlUnit3 starting at $1,999 with a $1.25 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.
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
188 Lawrence St, Unit 3rdFlUnit3188 Lawrence St3BR,1BA$1.25
600 S Britain Rd, Unit 600600 S Britain Rd3BR,2BA$1.31
203 Cooke St203 Cooke St4BR,1BA$1.37
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.28
97 Beacon St, Unit 197 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.91
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.73
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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 Jefferson Square Apartments listed at $1,100.

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 $900 at Grove Court.

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 $1,275 at Charles Street Place Apartments.

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 Diamond Court Apartments and starts from $1,600.

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