Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (48 Rentals)

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property at 17 Pearl St

$1,400 - $2,295

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$1,400

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$1,400

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17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
property at 136 Edwards St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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136 Edwards St

New HavenCT06511
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104 Webster St, Unit 1
$1,550
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$1,550

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$1,550
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104 Webster St, Unit 1

104 Webster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 401 Crown St

$1,580 - $6,195

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$1,580

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$1,580

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401 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 94 William 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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94 William St

New HavenCT06511

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23 Woodland St, Unit 25 Woodland 3
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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23 Woodland St, Unit 25 Woodland 3

23 Woodland StNew Haven, CT 06511
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The Eli
$1,630 - $5,445
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$1,630 - $5,445

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$1,630 - $5,445
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The Eli

227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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property at 70 Admiral St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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70 Admiral St

New HavenCT06511
property at 32 Trumbull St

$1,650 - $2,100

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$1,650

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$1,650

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32 Trumbull St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1220 Chapel St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

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1220 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
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Bulldog Apartments
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$1,705 - $2,205
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$1,695 - $2,195
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$10

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$1,705 - $2,205
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Bulldog Apartments

954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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property at 99 Olive St

$1,750 - $1,950

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$1,750

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$1,750

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99 Olive St

New HavenCT06511
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The Novella
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$1,766 - $2,874
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$1,746 - $2,854
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$20

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$1,766 - $2,874
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The Novella

1245 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Cadence on Canal
$1,793 - $2,995
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$1,773 - $2,975
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$20

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$1,793 - $2,995
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Cadence on Canal

222 Canal StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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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140 Orange Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Orange Street

140 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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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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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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165 Park Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

165 Park Street

165 Park 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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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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167 Wooster St
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Wooster St

167 Wooster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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516 Orange
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Orange

516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Seabury Cooperative
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seabury Cooperative

400 Elm 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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Residence Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence Court

900 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Metro 297
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro 297

297 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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254 College St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 College St

254 College StNew Haven, CT 06510

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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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New Haven Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Haven Towers

129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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 Apartments priced from $1,279. 165 Park Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Haven apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,279
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Howe PlaceS1Studio,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT

As of January 11, 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 40 Academy St Model at 40 Academy St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.83 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
40 Academy St, Unit 140 Academy St2BR,1BA$1.83
57 William St, Unit 157 William St3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.10
774 State St, Unit Units 2774 State St2BR,1BA$2.15
104 Webster St, Unit 1104 Webster St2BR,1BA$1.72
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
46 Warren St, Unit 146 Warren St1BR,1BA$2.06
42 Warren St, Unit 4f42 Warren St1BR,1BA$2.06
23 Woodland St, Unit 25 Woodland 323 Woodland St2BR,1BA$2.00

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,505.

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 $1,330, while the average apartment in Downtown New Haven costs $11,645.

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 75 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 $602 which is $11,043 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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!