Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,500 (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 25 High St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

25 High St

New HavenCT06510
property at 120 Wooster St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 245 Dwight St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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245 Dwight 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 $1,236. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,236
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Bulldog ApartmentsStudio PRStudio,1BA$1,505

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.73
57 William St, Unit 157 William St3BR,1.5BA$2.05
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.10
99 Olive St2 br 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.65
Metro on CrownStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
159 Orange St, Unit 2FL159 Orange StStudio ,1BA$2.08
22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden22 Lyon St1BR,1BA$2.46
269 Norton St, Unit 1B269 Norton St1BR,1BA$2.13
604 Chapel St, Unit 1604 Chapel St1BR,1BA$2.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown New Haven

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

There are currently 275 Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,513. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown New Haven ranging from $1,500 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 $1,500 to $11,445 with an average monthly rent of $5,384.

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 $800 to $7,731, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,233.

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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