Cheap Homes for Rent in New Haven County, CT from $650 (118 Rentals)

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property at 365 Circular Ave
$650

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Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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365 Circular Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 609 Cooke St
$650

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Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

609 Cooke St

WaterburyCT06710
property at 129 Orchard St
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 425 Platt Ave
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

425 Platt Ave

West HavenCT06516
property at 682 Old Colony Rd
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

682 Old Colony Rd

MeridenCT06451
property at 777 East St
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

777 East St

WaterburyCT06705
property at 74 Holmes Ave
$1,125

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Base Rent$1,125

Total Monthly Price$1,125
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

74 Holmes Ave

WaterburyCT06710

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property at 123 Mark Ln
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

123 Mark Ln, Unit 123 Mark Lane 8

123 Mark Ln
WaterburyCT06704
property at 300 Hill St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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300 Hill St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 1023 Boston Post Rd
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1023 Boston Post Rd

MadisonCT06443
property at 27 Benham St
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

27 Benham St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 28 Hickory St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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28 Hickory St

WaterburyCT06706
property at 4 Warwick St
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4 Warwick St

New HavenCT06513
property at 166 Gravel St
$1,282 - $1,314

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Base Rent$1,282

Total Monthly Price$1,282
1 Bedroom Rentals
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166 Gravel St

MeridenCT06450
property at 450 Orchard St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

450 Orchard St, Unit 2

450 Orchard St
New HavenCT06511
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property at 525 Crown St
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

525 Crown St

MeridenCT06450
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property at 21 3rd St
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

21 3rd St, Unit 1B

21 3rd St
WaterburyCT06708
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property at 975 Meriden Rd
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Affordability

975 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 5 Larson Dr
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

5 Larson Dr

North HavenCT06473
property at 21 3rd St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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21 3rd St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 422 Main St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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property at 1349 Dixwell Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1349 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 893 Highland Ave
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

893 Highland Ave

WaterburyCT06708
property at 108 Ives St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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108 Ives St

WaterburyCT06704

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property at 65 Donna Dr
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

65 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 15 Donna Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

15 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 1160 Dixwell Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1160 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 502 Wilson St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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502 Wilson St

WaterburyCT06708
property at 1568 Meriden Rd
$1,525

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1568 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 1568 Meriden Rd
$1,525

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1568 Meriden Rd

WaterburyCT06705
property at 2842 Dixwell Ave
$1,525

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

2842 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06518
property at 196 Crown St
$1,535 - $2,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,535

Total Monthly Price$1,535
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510
property at 562 Amity Rd
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

562 Amity Rd

BethanyCT06524
property at 362 Congress Ave
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

362 Congress Ave, Unit 2

362 Congress Ave
WaterburyCT06708

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property at 211 Norton St
$1,590

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,590

Total Monthly Price$1,590
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

211 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 22-24 Putnam St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

22-24 Putnam St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 28 Platt St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

28 Platt St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 63 Great Hill Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

63 Great Hill Rd

North BranfordCT06471
property at 54 Bronson St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

54 Bronson St

WaterburyCT06704
property at 2390 State St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

2390 State St, Unit 2T

2390 State St
HamdenCT06517
property at 345 Norton St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

345 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 41 Hubbard Pl
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

41 Hubbard Pl

HamdenCT06517

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Cheapest Available New Haven County Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in New Haven County, CT is a 1 Bed home found at 1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd in the Beaver Hills neighborhood priced from $950. 27 Benham St in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven County homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd1BR, 1BA$950
27 Benham St27 Benham St1BR, 1BA$1,250
1568 Meriden Rd1568 Meriden Rd2BR, 2BA$1,525

Best Value Homes for Rent in New Haven County, CT

As of September 20, 2026 the best value rental home in the New Haven County area is the $0.41 price per square foot 22 Colley St Model at 22 Colley St in the Waterbury Middlebury neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value New Haven County rental home is the 648 Ferry St Model at 648 Ferry St, Unit 3 in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting at $2,200 with a $0.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Haven County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22 Colley St22 Colley St3BR, 1BA$0.41
648 Ferry St, Unit 3648 Ferry St4BR, 1BA$0.53
788 Elm St788 Elm St2BR, 1BA$0.43
786 Elm St786 Elm St3BR, 1BA$0.50
146 Charles St146 Charles St4BR, 31BA$0.49
918 Winchester Ave918 Winchester Ave3BR, 1BA$0.47
129 Orchard St129 Orchard St2BR, 1BA$0.20
161 Lamberton St, Unit 3161 Lamberton St3BR, 1BA$0.54
211 Norton St211 Norton St2BR, 1BA$0.47
146 Farren Ave146 Farren Ave3BR, 1BA$0.54

Frequently Asked Questions about New Haven County

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

There are currently 2497 Apartments for Rent in New Haven County, CT with pricing that ranges from $800 to $9,733. There are also 548 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Haven County ranging from $650 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 $650 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,950.

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 $1,300 to $7,031, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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