Cheap Homes for Rent in New Haven County, CT from $700 (88 Rentals)

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property at 129 Orchard St

$700

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$700

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$700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 682 Old Colony Rd

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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682 Old Colony Rd

MeridenCT06451
property at 28 Compton St

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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28 Compton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

28 Compton St
New HavenCT06511

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property at 450 Orchard St

$1,050 - $1,200

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$1,050 - $1,200

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$1,050 - $1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

450 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 60 Center 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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60 Center St

WallingfordCT06492
property at 4 Warwick St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Warwick St

New HavenCT06513
property at 222 E Main St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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222 E Main St

MeridenCT06450
property at 1720 E Main St

$1,250 - $1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1720 E Main St

WaterburyCT06705
property at 48 Irion St

$1,399

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$1,399

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$1,399

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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48 Irion St

WaterburyCT06704

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property at 240 Scott St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Scott St

NaugatuckCT06770
property at 63 Woodbine St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Woodbine St

NaugatuckCT06770
property at 1730 State St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1730 State St

HamdenCT06517

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property at 68 Warner St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68 Warner St

HamdenCT06514
property at 24 Arthur St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Arthur St

New HavenCT06519
property at 68 Kelsey Pl

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Kelsey Pl

MadisonCT06443
property at 1166 Dixwell Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1166 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 120 Wooster St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Wooster St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1901 Dixwell Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1901 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 2 Read St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Read St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 80 Claudia Dr

$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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80 Claudia Dr, Unit 163, Unit 163

80 Claudia Dr
West HavenCT06516
property at 2071 Middletown Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2071 Middletown Ave

North BranfordCT06472
property at 310 W Division St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 W Division St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

310 W Division St
New HavenCT06511
property at 124 Court St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 306 Pine Rock Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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306 Pine Rock Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 356 Highland Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

356 Highland Ave

CheshireCT06410
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

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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 Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $880. Grove Court in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis1BR,1BA$880
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
1079 Broad St1079 Broad St., Unit 3NStudio,1BA$1,100
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
The Milford GroveS1-BMR 60%Studio,1BA$1,159
Derby ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Haven County area is the $0.49 price per square foot 69 Waterville St Model at 69 Waterville St, Unit 1 in the in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value New Haven County apartment is the 879 Elm St Model at 879 Elm St, Unit First Floor starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 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.
69 Waterville St, Unit 169 Waterville St3BR,2BA$0.49
879 Elm St, Unit First Floor879 Elm St3BR,1BA$1.05
349 Willow St, Unit 349349 Willow St4BR,1.5BA$0.90
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.28
39 Chestnut Ave, Unit 239 Chestnut Ave3BR,2BA$1.08
25 Gorham Ave, Unit 125 Gorham Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Highland FarmsWAITLIST ONLY 2BR INCOME RESTRICTED2BR,2BA$0.92
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
55 Hill St, Unit 55 Hill Street55 Hill St1BR,1BA$1.05
Grove CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about New Haven County

What type of rentals are currently available in New Haven County?

There are currently 2445 Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT with pricing that ranges from $768 to $8,000. There are also 432 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Haven County ranging from $700 to $45,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Haven County ranges from $700 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,067.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Haven County range from $900 to $6,829, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,213.

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