Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown New Haven area of New Haven.

property at 608 Orange St

$1,295

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$1,295

Total Monthly Price
$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

608 Orange St

New HavenCT06511
property at 17 Pearl St

$1,400

Plus Fees

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 25 High St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 15

25 High St

New HavenCT06510
property at 124 Court St

$1,550 - $1,750

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1220 Chapel St

$1,695

Plus Fees

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1220 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511

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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 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Haven

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown New Haven?

There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,008 to $11,645. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown New Haven ranging from $1,295 to $11,445.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown New Haven?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown New Haven ranges from $1,295 to $11,445 with an average monthly rent of $5,410.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown New Haven?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown New Haven range from $1,950 to $6,373, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,069.

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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Written by: Bob Mallory

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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!