
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (47 Rentals)
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Bulldog Apartments

169 Winchester Ave

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269 Norton St, Unit 1B

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35 William St, Unit 1

401 Crown St

175 Bradley St

768 State St

94 William St
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The Eli

70 Admiral St

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39 William St, Unit 2

25 High St

CenterPointe Apartments

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37 William St, Unit 3

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46 Warren St, Unit 1

New Haven Towers

Cadence on Canal
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The Liberty Building

183 Bradley St

32 Trumbull St

459 Orange St
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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 | $2,128 | $1,405 | $3,570 |
| Downtown New Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $1,400 | $5,133 |
| Downtown New Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,187 | $1,008 | $6,800 |
| Downtown New Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,113 | $1,830 | $6,817 |
| Downtown New Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,079 | $6,450 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Olive & Wooster Apartments | D4 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,279 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Howe Place | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| CenterPointe Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bed Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio XLarge | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT
As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Haven area is the $1.43 price per square foot 101 Bristol St Model at 101 Bristol St, Unit SecondFloor in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Downtown New Haven apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at The Livingston Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 101 Bristol St, Unit SecondFloor | 101 Bristol St | 4BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The Livingston Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 171 Olive St, Unit 2 | 171 Olive St | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 104 Webster St, Unit 2 | 104 Webster St | 5BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 528 Chapel St, Unit Apartment C | 528 Chapel St | 3BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| 57 William St, Unit 1 | 57 William St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 46 Warren St, Unit 1 | 46 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 35 William St, Unit 1 | 35 William St | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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!
Getting Around the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood in New Haven, CT
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
76 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,775.
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 $3,858.
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 71 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 $600 which is $3,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven.
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