Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (46 Rentals)

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property at 100 Howe St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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100 Howe St

New HavenCT06511
property at 402 Crown St

$1,495 - $4,995

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$1,495

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402 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 768 State St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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768 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 4 Wall St

$1,595

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$1,595

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4 Wall St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 70 Admiral St

$1,650

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$1,650

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70 Admiral St

New HavenCT06511
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42 Warren St, Unit 4
$1,650
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$1,650

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42 Warren St, Unit 4

42 Warren StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 91 Henry St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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91 Henry St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1175 Chapel St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1175 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
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New Haven Towers
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$1,745 - $4,575
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$1,745 - $4,575

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New Haven Towers

129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 104 William St

$1,800

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$1,800

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104 William St

New HavenCT06511
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49 Prince St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Prince St

49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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434 George Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

434 George Street

434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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66 William Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

66 William Street

66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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140 Orange Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Orange Street

140 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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215 Greene St
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Greene St

215 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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91 Howe St
3 Bedroom Apartments

91 Howe St

91 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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42 Trumbull Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42 Trumbull Street

42 Trumbull StNew Haven, CT 06510
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The Eldorado
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado

1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Campus View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View Apartments

84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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19-21 Lynwood Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

19-21 Lynwood Place

19-21 Lynwood PlNew Haven, CT 06511
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80 Howe Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Howe Street

80 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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167 Wooster St
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Wooster St

167 Wooster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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516 Orange
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Orange

516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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165 Park Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

165 Park Street

165 Park StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Strouse Adler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Strouse Adler

78 Olive StNew Haven, CT 06510
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29 Eld St
Studio Apartments

29 Eld St

29 Eld StNew Haven, CT 06511
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411 Orange St
Studio Apartments

411 Orange St

411 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Metro 297
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro 297

297 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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38 Crown Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Crown Street

38 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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254 College St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 College St

254 College StNew Haven, CT 06510
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37 Center St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

37 Center St

37 Center StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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261 Orange
2 Bedroom Apartments

261 Orange

261 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT Local Guide

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 $1,275. Bulldog Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Haven apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & WoosterD1 Collective4BR,3BA$1,275
Bulldog ApartmentsStudio PRStudio,1BA$1,505
Howe PlaceS1Studio,1BA$1,505
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Centerpointe New HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
New Haven TowersMadison Tower - Studio LargeStudio,1BA$1,745
Ninth Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT

As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Haven area is the $1.70 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at The Livingston Apartments in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Downtown New Haven apartment is the 633 Orange St Model at 633 Orange St, Unit 1 starting at $3,050 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Haven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Livingston ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.70
633 Orange St, Unit 1633 Orange St4BR,1.5BA$2.35
Centerpointe New HavenPenthouse2BR,3BA$2.44
40 Academy St, Unit 140 Academy St2BR,1BA$1.83
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.10
774 State St, Unit Units 2774 State St2BR,1BA$2.15
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
42 Warren St, Unit 442 Warren St1BR,1BA$1.94
46 Warren St46 Warren St1BR,1BA$2.50
269 Norton St, Unit 1B269 Norton St1BR,1BA$2.13

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including New Haven. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,770.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Haven is 165 Park Street which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Downtown New Haven costs $6,695.

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 18 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 $251 which is $6,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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