Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT from $700 (208 Rentals)

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136 Shelton Ave
$950 - $1,000
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$950 - $1,000

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136 Shelton Ave

136 Shelton AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 14 Goodyear St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

Studio, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Goodyear St

New HavenCT06511
property at 35 Main Street Anx

$1,100 - $1,650

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$1,100

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$1,100

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35 Main Street Anx

New HavenCT06512
property at 203 West St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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203 West St

New HavenCT06519
property at 485 Howard Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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485 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519

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Olive & Wooster
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$1,394 - $6,527
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$1,379 - $6,512
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$1,394 - $6,527
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 57 Maltby St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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57 Maltby St

New HavenCT06513
property at 74 Pearl St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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74 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
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
property at 860 State St

$1,400 - $1,700

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$1,400

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$1,400

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860 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 745 George St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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745 George St

New HavenCT06511
property at 20 Waverly St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Waverly St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 402 Crown St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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402 Crown 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 280 Bassett St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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280 Bassett 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 59 Trumbull St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

59 Trumbull St

New HavenCT06510

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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 1399 State St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 89 Carlisle St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

89 Carlisle St

New HavenCT06519
property at 192 Foster 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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192 Foster St

New HavenCT06511
property at 968 State St

$1,595 - $1,850

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$1,595

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$1,595

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968 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 186 Farren Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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186 Farren Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 640 Elm St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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640 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 58 Stuyvesant 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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58 Stuyvesant Ave

New HavenCT06512

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Brook Hollow
$1,600 - $2,400
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$1,600 - $2,400

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$1,600 - $2,400
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 16

Brook Hollow

430 Eastern StNew Haven, CT 06513
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340+ Dixwell
Rent Specials
$1,631 - $2,250
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$1,631 - $2,250

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$1,631 - $2,250
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340+ Dixwell

340 Dixwell AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 705 Dixwell Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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705 Dixwell Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 45 Frank St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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45 Frank St

New HavenCT06519
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25 Clark St
$1,650 - $3,100
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$1,650 - $3,100

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$1,650 - $3,100
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

25 Clark St

25 Clark StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Haven, CT

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Haven, CT area range in price from $850 to $8,513 with an overall median price of $4,307. The three New Haven neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Waterbury Middlebury at $950, Cheshire Crossing at $1,350, and Fair Haven Heights at $1,100. 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$1,950$950169
Cheshire Crossing$2,050$1,35024
Fair Haven Heights$2,400$1,10026
Edgewood$2,425$1,20032
Beaver Hills$2,450$1,35029
West River$2,650$1,20032
Quinnipiac Meadows$2,697$1,3957
Westhills$2,697$1,40031
City Point$2,722$1,30037
Westville$2,995$1,40030

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 West Rock 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
Brushy Hill Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1476 Chapel2041BR,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 June 15, 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 starting from $6,750. The second greatest value New Haven apartment is the 311 Racebrook Rd Model at 311 Racebrook Rd, Unit The Alfred Bldg. - 2nd Fl starting at $2,850 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Post Road North 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
311 Racebrook Rd, Unit The Alfred Bldg. - 2nd Fl311 Racebrook Rd2BR,2BA$1.43
1599 Chapel St, Unit Apt 31599 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.19
118 4th St, Unit Barrett Properties118 4th St2BR,1BA$1.47
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
234 Howard Ave, Unit 2234 Howard Ave3BR,1BA$1.49
99 Beacon St, Unit 399 Beacon St1BR,1BA$0.76
25 Clark St25 Clark St1BR,1BA$1.38
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A225 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $4,307.

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 226 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 $267 which is $4,040 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Haven.

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