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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,150 | $1,505 | $2,746 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $1,100 | $5,337 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,152 | $1,050 | $8,581 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $1,500 | $9,184 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $1,062 | $6,964 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,620 | $700 | $5,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,721 | $1,600 | $3,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,134 | $1,900 | $3,900 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,922 | $2,895 | $4,950 |
There are currently 526 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in New Haven, this area is one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and having the finest education available.
Do you like parks and outdoor amenities? this residential submarket has a reputation as providing good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
This residential neighborhood is amongst the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
This part of New Haven is now ranked as one of the best neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
As of today, August 04, 2026, there are currently 526 available Downtown apartments priced from $1,050 to $9,184, with an average monthly rent of $2,754.
There are currently 131 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $1,505 to $2,746 with an average price of $2,150.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown ranges from $1,100 to $5,337 with an average monthly rent of $2,512.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,050 to $8,581. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,152.
There are currently 118 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $9,184 - averaging $3,670 for the location.
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