Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT from $600 (183 Rentals)

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property at 485 Howard Ave

$900

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$900

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485 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519
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128 Nash St, Unit Blessing
$1,100
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$1,100

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128 Nash St, Unit Blessing

128 Nash StNew Haven, CT 06511
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560 Prospect St, Unit B3
$1,250
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$1,250

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560 Prospect St, Unit B3

560 Prospect StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 196 Norton St

$1,290 - $1,400

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$1,290

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$1,290

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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 76 Warren Pl

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 8

76 Warren Pl

New HavenCT06511

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property at 286 Exchange St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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286 Exchange St

New HavenCT06513
property at 467 Quinnipiac Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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467 Quinnipiac Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 171 Chatham St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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171 Chatham St

New HavenCT06513
property at 113 Lloyd St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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113 Lloyd St

New HavenCT06513
property at 99 Woodward Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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99 Woodward Ave

New HavenCT06512
property at 440 Howard Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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440 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519

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property at 159 Grafton St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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159 Grafton St

New HavenCT06513
property at 110 Lawrence St

$1,470

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$1,470

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$1,470

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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110 Lawrence St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1397-1399 State St

$1,495 - $1,695

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$1,495

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$1,495

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1397-1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 382 Winthrop Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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382 Winthrop Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 45 Frank St

$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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45 Frank St

New HavenCT06519
property at 168 Chatham St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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168 Chatham St

New HavenCT06513
property at 705 Orchard St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 8

705 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 222 Division St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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222 Division St

New HavenCT06511
property at 35 Springside Ave

$1,545

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$1,545

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$1,545

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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35 Springside Ave

New HavenCT06515
property at 844 Grand Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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844 Grand Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 382 Whitney Ave

$1,550 - $1,695

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$1,550

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382 Whitney Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 239 Edwards St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

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239 Edwards St

New HavenCT06511
property at 220 Glen Haven Rd

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

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220 Glen Haven Rd

New HavenCT06513
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Dwight Garden Apartments
$1,582 - $3,046
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$1,582 - $3,046

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$1,582 - $3,046
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Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 118 Cedar Hill Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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118 Cedar Hill Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 762 State St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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762 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 78 Shelton Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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78 Shelton Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 1399 State St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1399 State St

New HavenCT06511

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Haven, CT

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Haven, CT area range in price from $625 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $3,903. The three New Haven neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cheshire Crossing at $1,350, Fair Haven Heights at $1,350, and Edgewood at $1,150. 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
Cheshire Crossing$2,075$1,35020
Fair Haven Heights$2,250$1,35039
Edgewood$2,350$1,15031
Fair Haven$2,395$1,10034
Quinnipiac Meadows$2,401$1,57512
Westhills$2,425$1,35051
West River$2,450$1,15021
Beaver Hills$2,525$1,29039
Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia$2,800$925125
City Point$2,850$62539

Cheapest Available New Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the Hamden neighborhood priced from $850. Olive & Wooster in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Haven 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Tyler St, Unit Tyler st Apartment26 Tyler St3BR,1.5BA$0.67
222 Howard Ave, Unit 2222 Howard Ave4BR,2BA$1.15
311 Racebrook Rd, Unit The Alfred Bldg. - 2nd Fl311 Racebrook Rd2BR,2BA$1.43
405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor405 Blatchley Ave4BR,1BA$1.24
30 Compton St, Unit 130 Compton St3BR,1BA$1.42
977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL977 Whalley Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.34
172 Ellsworth Avenue, Unit Apt 2172 Ellsworth Avenue2BR,1BA$1.23
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
99 Beacon St99 Beacon St2BR,1BA$1.41
1463 Dixwell Ave, Unit 11463 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $1,300.

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 $3,903.

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 268 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 $232 which is $3,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Haven.

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