
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,200 (32 Rentals)


35 Shelton Ave, Unit 2

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269 Norton St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

178 Sherman Ave

278 St John St, Unit Unit 2.4

45 Frank St

768 State St

71-73 Whitney Ave
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1150 Chapel St

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Dwight Garden Apartments

4 Wall St

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22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden, Unit 1 floor walkout garden

192 Foster St

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604 Chapel St, Unit 1, Unit 1

35 Nash St

574 George Street
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1447 Chapel Street

66 William Street

Florence Virtue

434 George Street

The Eldorado

49 Prince St

25 Lynwood Place, #5, #9, 12

Seabury Cooperative
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Campus View Apartments

167 Wooster St

80 Howe Street

165 Park Street

Strouse Adler

38 Crown Street

254 College St

179 Elm St
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Downtown, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,218 | $1,495 | $4,469 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,200 | $6,661 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $1,350 | $7,164 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $800 | $7,731 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $1,231 | $6,470 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Seabury Cooperative which is listed at $1,321, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $7,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 14 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $169 which is $7,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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