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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOlive & Wooster
87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (46 Rentals)
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$1,275
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269 Norton St, Unit 1B
269 Norton StNew Haven, CT 06511
100 Howe St
New HavenCT06511
402 Crown St
New HavenCT06511
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$1,500Studio Apartments Available Apr 1
159 Orange St
159 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBulldog Apartments
954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
768 State St
New HavenCT06511
4 Wall St
New HavenCT06511
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954-960 Chapel St
954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,600
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 28Total Monthly Price
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22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden
22 Lyon StNew Haven, CT 06511
70 Admiral St
New HavenCT06511
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42 Warren St, Unit 4
42 Warren StNew Haven, CT 06511
91 Henry St
New HavenCT06511
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$1,695 - $5,445
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Eli
227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,695 - $3,055
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCenterpointe New Haven
109 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
1175 Chapel St
New HavenCT06511
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$1,700
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26 Lyon St, Unit 2
26 Lyon StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNinth Square Apartments
90 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCurio 269
269 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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$1,781 - $6,470
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCambridge Oxford
32-38 High StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Liberty Building
152 Temple StNew Haven, CT 06510
104 William St
New HavenCT06511
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49 Prince St
49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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434 George Street
434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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66 William Street
66-70 William 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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Campus View Apartments
84 Howe 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
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80 Howe Street
80 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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167 Wooster St
167 Wooster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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516 Orange
516 Orange 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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38 Crown Street
38 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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254 College St
254 College StNew Haven, CT 06510
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37 Center St
37 Center StNew Haven, CT 06510
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2 Bedroom Apartments
261 Orange
261 Orange 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 | $2,091 | $1,450 | $4,395 |
| Downtown New Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,275 | $4,438 |
| Downtown New Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,449 | $1,650 | $8,729 |
| Downtown New Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $1,995 | $6,780 |
| Downtown New Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,275 | $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 $1,275. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Wooster | D1 Collective | 4BR,3BA | $1,275 |
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio PR | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| Howe Place | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| 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 | $1,745 |
| Ninth Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,765 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Livingston Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 633 Orange St, Unit 1 | 633 Orange St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| Centerpointe New Haven | Penthouse | 2BR,3BA | $2.44 |
| 40 Academy St, Unit 1 | 40 Academy St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 774 State St, Unit Units 2 | 774 State St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 42 Warren St, Unit 4 | 42 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 46 Warren St | 46 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 269 Norton St, Unit 1B | 269 Norton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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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 $1,765.
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.
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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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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.