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30 Compton St, Unit 2, Unit 2
30 Compton StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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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Olive & Wooster
87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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$1,275
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269 Norton St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B
269 Norton StNew Haven, CT 06511
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278 St John St, Unit Unit 2.4
278 St John StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1150 Chapel St
1150 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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159 Orange St, Unit 2FL, Unit 2FL
159 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
70 Admiral St
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4 Wall St
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22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden, Unit 1 floor walkout garden
22 Lyon StNew Haven, CT 06511
502 Chapel St
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604 Chapel St, Unit 1, Unit 1
604 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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The Eli
227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Centerpointe New Haven
109 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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New Haven Towers
129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
116 Court St
New HavenCT06511
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70 William St
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92 William St
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152 Temple StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Cambridge Oxford
32-38 High StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Curio 269
269 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,850
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43 William St, Unit 1, Unit 1
43 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Cadence on Canal
222 Canal StNew Haven, CT 06511
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2-8 Lynwood PlNew Haven, CT 06511
174 Mansfield St
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The Taft
265 College StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Acme Timber Lofts
29-33 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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808-848 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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15 Winchester Ave
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95 Lyon St
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205 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
175 Bradley St
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188 Lawrence St, Unit 3rdFlUnit3, Unit 3rdFlUnit3
188 Lawrence StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Metro on Crown
274 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06511
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The Anthem at Square 10
275 S Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
179 Bradley St
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The Novella
1245 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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105 Court Street - The James English Building!
105 Court StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Haven on College
200 College StNew Haven, CT 06510
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1The Kensington at 516 Orange St!
516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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 | $2,230 | $1,495 | $4,469 |
| Downtown New Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,200 | $6,725 |
| Downtown New Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,590 | $1,550 | $8,513 |
| Downtown New Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,259 | $800 | $7,731 |
| Downtown New Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,152 | $1,233 | $6,470 |
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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 $1,236. Seabury Cooperative has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,321. 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 | $1,236 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio PR | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Haven area is the $0.73 price per square foot 30 Compton St Model at 30 Compton St, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Downtown New Haven apartment is the 57 William St Model at 57 William St, Unit 1 starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Compton St, Unit 2 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 57 William St, Unit 1 | 57 William St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 99 Olive St | 2 br 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 159 Orange St, Unit 2FL | 159 Orange St | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| 22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden | 22 Lyon St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 269 Norton St, Unit 1B | 269 Norton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 604 Chapel St, Unit 1 | 604 Chapel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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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 $1,695.
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 $1,321, 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 11 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 $201 which is $5,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven.
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