Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,700 (10 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 100 York St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 York St

New HavenCT06511
property at 124 Court St

$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Crown St

$1,800 - $2,700

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510

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property at 235 Wooster St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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235 Wooster St, Unit 1R

235 Wooster St
New HavenCT06511
property at 15 Winchester Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Winchester Ave, Unit 1

15 Winchester Ave
New HavenCT06511
property at 71-73 Whitney Ave

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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71-73 Whitney Ave

New HavenCT06510
property at 804 Chapel St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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804 Chapel St

New HavenCT06510

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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 $987. 165 Park Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Haven apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & WoosterD1 Co-Living4BR,3BA$987
165 Park Street165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Haven area is the $2.00 price per square foot 96 Mansfield St Model at 96 Mansfield St, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown New Haven apartment is the B1 Model at Aura at City Crossing starting at $3,551 with a $3.32 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.
96 Mansfield St, Unit 296 Mansfield St2BR,1BA$2.00
Aura at City CrossingB12BR,2BA$3.32
The NovellaSuite Q2BR,2BA$3.13
165 Park Street165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
26 Lyon St, Unit 126 Lyon St2BR,1BA$2.38
Olive & Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.18
The Maddox at City CrossingA21BR,1BA$3.26
196 Crown Street, Unit 5B196 Crown Street1BR,1BA$2.73
84 Munson St, Unit 284 Munson St1BR,1BA$2.83
James English Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Haven

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

There are currently 268 Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $987 to $7,675. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown New Haven ranging from $1,700 to $5,000.

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 $1,700 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,101.

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 $2,200 to $7,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $987.

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