28 Compton St, Unit 1
28 Compton St
New HavenCT06511
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (55 Rentals)
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$1,200
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193 Dwight St, Unit 3
193 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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$1,200 - $3,605
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability250 Greene St
250 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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$1,271 - $6,959
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Olive & Wooster
87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
74 Pearl St
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402 Crown St
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$1,600
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$1,600
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316 Saint John St, Unit 2R
316 Saint John StNew Haven, CT 06511
1175 Chapel St, Unit #200
1175 Chapel St
New HavenCT06511
1175 Chapel St, Unit #502
1175 Chapel St
New HavenCT06511
1175 Chapel St, Unit #401
1175 Chapel St
New HavenCT06511
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$1,605 - $2,130
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now84 Howe St Apartments
84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Curio 269
269 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
13 Pleasant St
New HavenCT06511
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New Haven Towers
129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
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$1,695 - $2,105
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCenterpointe New Haven
109 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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The Eli
227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
84 Munson St, Unit #2
84 Munson St
New HavenCT06511
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84 Munson St, Unit 2
84 Munson StNew Haven, CT 06511
1175 Chapel St, Unit #201
1175 Chapel St
New HavenCT06511
268 College St
New HavenCT06510
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1175 Chapel St, Unit #202
1175 Chapel St
New HavenCT06511
762 State St
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116 Court St
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30 Tilton St
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139 Bradley St
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488 Chapel St
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382 Whitney Ave
New HavenCT06511
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Liberty Building
152 Temple StNew Haven, CT 06510
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49 Prince St
49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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66 William Street
66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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434 George Street
434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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140 Orange Street
140 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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215 Greene St
215 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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91 Howe St
91 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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42 Trumbull Street
42 Trumbull StNew Haven, CT 06510
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The Eldorado
1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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25 Lynwood Place, #5, #9, 12
25 Lynwood PlNew Haven, CT 06511
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19-21 Lynwood Place
19-21 Lynwood PlNew Haven, CT 06511
120 Wooster St
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167 Wooster St
167 Wooster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Bulldog Apartments
954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Seabury Cooperative
400 Elm StNew Haven, CT 06511
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80 Howe Street
80 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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165 Park Street
165 Park StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Strouse Adler
78 Olive StNew Haven, CT 06510
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29 Eld St
29 Eld StNew Haven, CT 06511
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411 Orange St
411 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Metro 297
297 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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37 Center St
37 Center StNew Haven, CT 06510
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38 Crown Street
38 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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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 | $2,190 | $1,200 | $3,273 |
| Downtown New Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $1,200 | $4,710 |
| Downtown New Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,378 | $1,615 | $8,604 |
| Downtown New Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,018 | $2,095 | $7,897 |
| Downtown New Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,787 | $1,271 | $6,527 |
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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 $1,271. Seabury Cooperative has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,580. 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 | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,271 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Centerpointe New Haven | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 84 Howe St Apartments | One Bed Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| The Liberty Building | Studio S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Eli | Garden Level Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| The Taft | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Haven area is the $2.07 price per square foot One Bed Model at Metro on Crown in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,324. The second greatest value Downtown New Haven apartment is the 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM Model at Temple Square Apartments starting at $2,230 with a $2.10 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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| Metro on Crown | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Cadence on Canal | F3.HC | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 256 Bradley St, Unit G | 256 Bradley St | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Olive & Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Aura at City Crossing | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| The Novella | Suite G3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 84 Munson St, Unit 2 | 84 Munson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 84 Howe St Apartments | One Bed Classic | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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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 $1,920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Haven?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Haven is Seabury Cooperative which is listed at $1,580, while the average apartment in Downtown New Haven costs $6,100.
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 24 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 $372 which is $5,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven.
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