Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT from $700 (236 Rentals)

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560 Prospect St, Unit C2
$1,250
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560 Prospect St, Unit C2

560 Prospect StNew Haven, CT 06511
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229 Front St, Unit LL
$1,250
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229 Front St, Unit LL

229 Front StNew Haven, CT 06513
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199 Lenox St

New HavenCT06513
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3
$1,395
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3

49 Carmel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 542 Chapel St

542 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 306 Exchange St

306 Exchange St

New HavenCT06513

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118 Sheldon Ter, Unit B
$1,500
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118 Sheldon Ter, Unit B

118 Sheldon TerNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 210 Rosette St

210 Rosette St

New HavenCT06519

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property at 319 Sherman Ave

319 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511

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New Haven, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Haven, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the New Haven, CT area range in price from $900 to $7,250 with an overall median price of $3,458. The three New Haven neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are City Point at $1,200, Waterbury Middlebury at $900, and Cheshire Crossing at $1,250. 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
City Point$1,900$1,20038
Waterbury Middlebury$2,000$900162
Cheshire Crossing$2,497$1,25020
Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia$2,675$1,200155
Amity$3,000$1,100121
Beaver Hills$3,000$1,39534
Edgewood$3,000$1,15032
Westhills$3,000$1,45035
Westville$3,000$1,50036
East Shore$3,146$900175

Cheapest Available New Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Haven, CT is a 3 Beds unit found at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street in the Long Wharf neighborhood priced from $865. Cascade Boulevard in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,041. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at 65 Dwight StreetThree Bed - Flat3BR,1BA$865
Cascade BoulevardAffordable Studio: Must Earn <$47KStudio,1BA$1,041
Kenneth GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Brushy Hill Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Haven area is the $0.50 price per square foot 565 Orchard St Model at 565 Orchard St, Unit 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value New Haven apartment is the 134 Shelton Ave Model at 134 Shelton Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $1.39 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.
565 Orchard St, Unit 1565 Orchard St3BR,1BA$0.50
134 Shelton Ave, Unit 2134 Shelton Ave5BR,2BA$1.39
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
379 Winthrop Ave, Unit 1379 Winthrop Ave3BR,1BA$1.32
552 Townsend Ave, Unit 2nd Floor552 Townsend Ave2BR,1BA$1.57
157 Nicoll St, Unit 1157 Nicoll St1BR,1BA$1.36
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
7 Bryan Rd, Unit Third Fl7 Bryan Rd1BR,1BA$1.56
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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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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81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Selina • 4+ 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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in New Haven is Rose Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in New Haven costs $3,458.

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 $376 which is $3,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Haven.

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