Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT from $700 (209 Rentals)

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property at 14 Goodyear St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

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14 Goodyear St

New HavenCT06511
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Olive & Wooster
$1,197 - $6,628
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$1,182 - $6,613
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$1,197 - $6,628
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Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 37 Hotchkiss St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 178 Sherman Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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178 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
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560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5
$1,395
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$1,395

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$1,395
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560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5

560 Prospect StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Brook Hollow
$1,400 - $2,400
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$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,400 - $2,400
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Brook Hollow

430 Eastern StNew Haven, CT 06513
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property at 57 Maltby St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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57 Maltby St

New HavenCT06513
property at 215 English St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

215 English St

New HavenCT06513
property at 45 Frank St

$1,450 - $1,650

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$1,450

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$1,450

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45 Frank St

New HavenCT06519

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property at 768 State St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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768 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 66 Trumbull St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

66 Trumbull St

New HavenCT06510
property at 402 Crown St

$1,495 - $4,995

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$1,495

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$1,495

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402 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 71-73 Whitney Ave

$1,495 - $2,195

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$1,495

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$1,495

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71-73 Whitney Ave

New HavenCT06510
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 203 West St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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203 West St

New HavenCT06519
property at 342 Exchange St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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342 Exchange St

New HavenCT06513
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 134 Hazel 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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134 Hazel St

New HavenCT06511

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1150 Chapel St
$1,500 - $1,800
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$1,500 - $1,800

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$1,500 - $1,800
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1150 Chapel St

1150 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 74 Pearl St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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74 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
property at 440 Howard Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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440 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519
property at 70 Admiral St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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70 Admiral St

New HavenCT06511
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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 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 4 Wall 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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4 Wall St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 640 Elm St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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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
property at 101 Carlisle St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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101 Carlisle St

New HavenCT06519
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340+ Dixwell
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$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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171 Frank St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,649
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$1,649

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$1,649
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171 Frank St, Unit 1, Unit 1

171 Frank StNew Haven, CT 06519
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Haven, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Haven, CT area range in price from $800 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $4,633. The three New Haven neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are City Point at $1,375, Quinnipiac Meadows at $1,400, and West River at $1,175. 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$2,400$1,37537
Quinnipiac Meadows$2,400$1,4007
West River$2,450$1,17535
Fair Haven$2,500$1,24531
Fair Haven Heights$2,500$1,24531
Cheshire Crossing$2,500$1,35028
Waterbury Middlebury$2,500$800196
Beaver Hills$2,800$1,40053
Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia$2,807$975116
Westhills$2,850$1,55040

Cheapest Available New Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Haven, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $1,005. Olive & Wooster in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,197. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingAffordable student housing , private bedroom wi...1BR,1BA$1,005
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,197
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Brushy Hill Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Seramonte EstatesStudiosStudio,1BA$1,300
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT

As of May 01, 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
70 Peck St, Unit 12070 Peck St3BR,2BA$1.53
175 Alden Ave, Unit #3175 Alden Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
234 Howard Ave, Unit 2234 Howard Ave3BR,1BA$1.49
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
312 Huntington St, Unit 3312 Huntington St3BR,1BA$1.50
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Colonial Court Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.56
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 $1,300.

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 $1,005, while the average apartment in New Haven costs $4,633.

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 145 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 $230 which is $4,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Haven.

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