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

Liberty Court

Grove Court

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99 Beacon St

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136 Shelton Ave, Unit Room 4

198 Meriden Rd

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361 W Main St, Unit Studio second floor

Olive & Wooster

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128 Nash St, Unit Breezy
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14 Goodyear St

57 Pemberton St

Meriden Commons

135 W Main St

26 Colley St

105 Bank St

1048 Broad St

132 Locust St

220 Sherman Ave, Unit 3

Westwood Gardens
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281 Hanover St

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220 Glen Haven Rd, Unit 2

125 Hillside Ave

Acclaim at Cheshire

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The Milford Grove

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Brushy Hill Plaza Apartments

1476 Chapel

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Parkwood Apartments

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Morningside Commons

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11 Aetna Pl, Unit 1
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121 Lounsbury St

54 North Ave

Kenneth Gardens

Charles Street Place Apartments

13 Park Pl

196 Norton St

Derby Manor

Grove Hill Apartments

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Encore

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Rose Hill Apartments
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241 Congress Ave

31 Frederick St, Unit 31 frederick 1

28 Hickory St

485 Howard Ave

33 Pilgrim Ave

10 Old Waterbury Rd

221 Willow St

84 Farrington Ave

151 Hillside Ave, Unit 1W

48 Anderson St
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New Haven County, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Haven County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven County Studio Apartments | $2,034 | $950 | $2,789 |
| New Haven County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $850 | $5,366 |
| New Haven County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $768 | $5,248 |
| New Haven County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $850 | $7,699 |
| New Haven County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $850 | $6,470 |
| New Haven County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,093 | $2,100 | $4,995 |
| New Haven County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,827 | $1,475 | $8,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living | Lease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis | 4BR,3BA | $850 |
| Grove Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Olive & Wooster | D1 Co-Living | 4BR,3BA | $987 |
| Acclaim at Cheshire | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Tyler St, Unit Tyler st Apartment | 26 Tyler St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
| 222 Howard Ave, Unit 2 | 222 Howard Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 41 Laval St, Unit Laval Apt 2 | 41 Laval St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL | 977 Whalley Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| 250 Kensington Ave | Two bed Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Rockview | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 129 Wedgewood dr, Unit 4 | 129 Wedgewood dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 361 W Main St, Unit Studio second floor | 361 W Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Charles Street Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Grove Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,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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