Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT from $800 (383 Rentals)

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property at 9 University Pl
$800 - $2,500

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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9 University Pl

New HavenCT06511
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Olive & Wooster
$899 - $7,122

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$899 - $7,122

Total Monthly Price$899 - $7,122
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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128 Nash St, Unit Blessing
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
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128 Nash St, Unit Blessing

128 Nash StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1476 Chapel
$1,250 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,850
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1476 Chapel

1476 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 208 Sherman Ave
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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208 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 135 Howe St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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135 Howe St

New HavenCT06511
property at 52 Farren Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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52 Farren Ave

New HavenCT06513

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property at 265 Winthrop Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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265 Winthrop Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 30 Rowe St
$1,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,375

Total Monthly Price$1,375
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 9
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30 Rowe St

New HavenCT06513
property at 440 Howard Ave
$1,400 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
5 Bedroom Rentals
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440 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519
property at 74 Irving St
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 28
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74 Irving St

New HavenCT06511
property at 64 Ellsworth Ave
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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64 Ellsworth Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St
$1,425 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 37-39 Hotchkiss St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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37-39 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 15 Carmel St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 423 Shelton Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 9
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423 Shelton Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 100-100 Anthony St
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom Rentals
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100-100 Anthony St

New HavenCT06515
property at 1397-1399 State St
$1,495 - $1,695

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1397-1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 118 Cedar Hill Ave
$1,499

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Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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118 Cedar Hill Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 30 Platt St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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30 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
property at 613 Washington Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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613 Washington Ave

New HavenCT06519
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6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor

6 Garden StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 245 Ferry St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom Rentals
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245 Ferry St

New HavenCT06513
property at 146 Gilbert Ave
$1,525

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Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 9
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146 Gilbert Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 76 Thompson St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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76 Thompson St

New HavenCT06511
property at 139 Bradley St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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139 Bradley St

New HavenCT06511
property at 844 Grand Ave
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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844 Grand Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 156 Wolcott St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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156 Wolcott St

New HavenCT06513
property at 870 Elm St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

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

870 Elm St

New HavenCT06511

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200 Fountain
$1,550 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $3,000
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

200 Fountain

216 Fountain StNew Haven, CT 06515
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property at 53 Anthony St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom Rentals
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53 Anthony St

New HavenCT06515
property at 357 Poplar St
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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357 Poplar St

New HavenCT06513
property at 427-429 Shelton Ave
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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427-429 Shelton Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 239 Edwards St
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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239 Edwards St

New HavenCT06511
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Brook Hollow
$1,580 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,580 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price$1,580 - $2,400
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brook Hollow

430 Eastern StNew Haven, CT 06513
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Haven, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Haven, CT area range in price from $800 to $10,670 with an overall median price of $2,346. The three New Haven neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Waterbury Middlebury at $1,675, West River at $1,700, and City Point at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Haven Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Waterbury Middlebury$1,675$950156
West River$1,700$1,25029
City Point$1,750$1,35033
Edgewood$1,775$1,25045
Fair Haven Heights$1,800$1,30044
Cheshire Crossing$1,800$1,35015
Amity$1,962$850170
Beaver Hills$2,000$1,35066
Westhills$2,050$1,35074
Dwight$2,140$80051

Cheapest Available New Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Haven, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockview in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $38. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$38
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis4BR,3BA$850
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,062
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Brushy Hill Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Haven area is the $1.46 price per square foot Home Model at Farmview Estates in the in the North Haven neighborhood starting from $6,750. The second greatest value New Haven apartment is the 119 Bassett St Model at 119 Bassett St, Unit B starting at $1,750 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Newhallville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Haven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Farmview EstatesHome6BR,4.5BA$1.46
119 Bassett St, Unit B119 Bassett St2BR,1.5BA$0.93
16 Mather St, Unit 1616 Mather St2BR,1BA$1.25
88 Harrison St, Unit #188 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.49
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.22
58 Rogers St, Unit 2ndfloor3bed58 Rogers St3BR,1BA$1.52
Orange GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
455 George Street455 George Street 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
10 Rowe St, Unit Hector Maldonado10 Rowe St2BR,1BA$1.55
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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New Haven Overview

New Haven, Connecticut is nestled along the New Haven Harbor on the northern shore and is a gorgeous place to settle down. This is the second-largest city in the state with a booming economy and a rich history. The city is thriving with a population of more than 130,000 people. It is the “Cultural Capital of Connecticut,” with a range of attractions and amenities. The city is very welcoming with many charming available New Haven apartment communities and friendly neighbors.

Why live in New Haven, CT?

If you are wondering why you should move to New Haven, there are many things you need to take into consideration. First, the culture is rich and diverse, the nightlife in the city is always happening, with many fun events and opportunities to make friends. New Haven is one of the best places to grab a bite to eat, with many “foodies” raving about the amazing restaurants, with many specializing in foreign foods. People from all over come to the city, as it is known across the county for its “apizza,” which is said to be some of the best in the world.

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Selina4+ years in New Haven

February 25, 2025

New haven is a special place that is why people from all cultures want to come here believe it or not Ernie's Pizzeria has the best pizza in New Haven and I went to the Ives library and the community actual put on a show showcasing all kinds of talent and it was free and fun..and there is so much to eat it is crazy...every where in New Haven but pizza....like I said Ernie got you...it is better than Wooster square dare I say oooo...To late..and you can always catch a bus or train..and the vibes are unshakeable because of our many cultures...I once saw a movie on a giant screen at mayor Daniel school on Congress Ave..thanks to parks and rec..New Haven can be wonderful..but I gotta say prices are high and money can fly...but unfortunately these are the times...stay blessed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Haven Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in New Haven?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Haven is under $1,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Haven?

The cheapest apartment in New Haven is Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in New Haven costs $2,346.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Haven?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 256 regular apartments in New Haven that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New Haven?

Cheap apartments in New Haven have an average cost of $291 which is $2,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Haven.

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