Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $900 (9 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 28 Compton St

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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28 Compton St, Unit 1

28 Compton St
New HavenCT06511
property at 120 Wooster St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Wooster St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 124 Court St

$1,700 - $2,100

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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124 Court 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,271
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,580
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro on CrownOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.07
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.10
Cadence on CanalF3.HC2BR,2BA$2.99
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
256 Bradley St, Unit G256 Bradley St2BR,1BA$2.41
Olive & Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.85
Aura at City CrossingA61BR,1BA$3.51
The NovellaSuite G31BR,1BA$3.17
84 Munson St, Unit 284 Munson St1BR,1BA$2.83
84 Howe St ApartmentsOne Bed Classic1BR,1BA$3.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Haven

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

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $8,604. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown New Haven ranging from $900 to $10,395.

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 $900 to $10,395 with an average monthly rent of $4,669.

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 $2,095 to $7,897, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,271.

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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