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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (98 Rentals)
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$899 - $7,648
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Olive & Wooster
87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
135 Howe St
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139 Bradley St
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48 Henry St
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46-48 Henry St
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844 Grand Ave
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239 Edwards St
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401 Crown St
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$1,595
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135 Howe St, Unit A
135 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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133 Howe St
New HavenCT06511
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$1,605 - $3,055
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Centerpointe New Haven
109 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,641 - $2,858
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Cadence on Canal
222 Canal StNew Haven, CT 06511
46 Warren St
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30 Tilton St
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169 Olive St
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768 State St
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762 State St
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124 Court St, Unit 405
124 Court St
New HavenCT06511
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$1,725 - $5,445
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The Eli
227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,777
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196 Crown Street, Unit 5B
196 Crown StreetNew Haven, CT 06510
56 Hillside Pl
New HavenCT06511
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$1,795 - $6,355
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Base Rent$1,740 - $6,300
Required Monthly Fees$55
Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $6,355
The Taft
265 College StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,799 - $3,505
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Base Rent$1,769 - $3,475
Required Monthly Fees$30
Total Monthly Price$1,799 - $3,505
Curio 269
269 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,800 - $3,075
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The Liberty Building
152 Temple StNew Haven, CT 06510
42 Warren St
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$1,800
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93 Whitney Ave, Unit Apartment3
93 Whitney AveNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,840 - $2,230
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Whitmore at Howe
84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
42 William St
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$1,866 - $6,470
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Base Rent$1,846 - $6,450
Required Monthly Fees$20
Total Monthly Price$1,866 - $6,470
Cambridge Oxford
32-38 High StNew Haven, CT 06510
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66 Henry St
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169 Winchester Ave
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$1,900
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44 Winchester Ave, Unit 1st floor furnished
44 Winchester AveNew Haven, CT 06511
229 Dwight St
New HavenCT06511
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$1,905 - $2,855
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Base Rent$1,875 - $2,825
Required Monthly Fees$30
Total Monthly Price$1,905 - $2,855
Acme Timber Lofts
29-33 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
120 Bishop St
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$1,930 - $5,071
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The Anthem at Square 10
275 S Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
100 Lyon St
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38 Academy St
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129 Church St
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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$1,997 - $3,734
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City Crossing
9 Tower LnNew Haven, CT 06519
102 Mansfield St
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16 Woodland St
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$2,000
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The Washington
39 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$2,000
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Total Monthly Price$2,000
100 Mansfield St, Unit 102-2
100 Mansfield StNew Haven, CT 06511
51 Lyon St
New HavenCT06511
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
49 Prince St
49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
434 George Street
434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
66 William Street
66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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2 Bedroom Apartments
215 Greene St
215 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Haven?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Haven Studio Apartments | $2,121 | $1,295 | $2,710 |
| Downtown New Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $800 | $4,310 |
| Downtown New Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $1,550 | $5,333 |
| Downtown New Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,758 | $1,795 | $6,925 |
| Downtown New Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $899 | $7,087 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available Downtown New Haven Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Haven area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster priced from $899. Encore Apartments - 275 Research Pkwy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Haven apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR, 4BA | $899 |
| Encore Apartments - 275 Research Pkwy | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,295 |
| 209 Greene St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,295 |
| 42 Trumbull Street | 42 Trumbull Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,295 |
| 166-168 Park Street | 168 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| 271 Crown Street | 271 Crown Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| 644-646 Orange St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,395 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR, 1BA | $1,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT
As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Haven area is the $1.50 price per square foot 265 Orange St Model at 265 Orange St, Unit Unit # 1 in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Downtown New Haven apartment is the 44 Winchester Ave Model at 44 Winchester Ave, Unit 2nd floor Apartment in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting at $3,500 with a $2.19 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Haven apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 Orange St, Unit Unit # 1 | 265 Orange St | 3BR, 2BA | $1.50 |
| 44 Winchester Ave, Unit 2nd floor Apartment | 44 Winchester Ave | 4BR, 2BA | $2.19 |
| 23 Brown St | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR, 2BA | $1.96 |
| 100 Mansfield St, Unit 102-2 | 100 Mansfield St | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.67 |
| 120 Wooster St, Unit Unit T | 120 Wooster St | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM | 2BR, 2BA | $2.20 |
| 38-44 Tilton Street | 38 Tilton Street 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR, 1BA | $1.75 |
| 44 Winchester Ave, Unit 1st floor furnished | 44 Winchester Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.59 |
| 166-168 Park Street | 168 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Haven Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown New Haven?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown New Haven is under $1,396.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Haven?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Haven is 42 Trumbull Street which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Downtown New Haven costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 26 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown New Haven?
Cheap apartments in Downtown New Haven have an average cost of $347 which is $2,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven.
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