Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,200 (36 Rentals)

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49 Carmel St, Unit 3
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3

49 Carmel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 1371 Chapel St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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1371 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 319 Sherman Ave

$1,395 - $2,495

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$1,395

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$1,395

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319 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 17 Pearl St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
property at 169 Winchester Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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169 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 50 Platt St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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50 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
property at 136 Edwards St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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136 Edwards St

New HavenCT06511
property at 768 State St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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768 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 70 Lawrence St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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70 Lawrence St

New HavenCT06511
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42 Warren St, Unit 4
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
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42 Warren St, Unit 4

42 Warren StNew Haven, CT 06511
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25 Clark St, Unit 3 Back
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1, 2026

25 Clark St, Unit 3 Back

25 Clark StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 185 Willow St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

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185 Willow St

New HavenCT06511

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1447 Chapel Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1447 Chapel Street

1447 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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66 William Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

66 William Street

66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Florence Virtue
1 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Virtue

37 Orchard PlNew Haven, CT 06511
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434 George Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

434 George Street

434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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The Eldorado
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado

1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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49 Prince St
1 Bedroom Apartments

49 Prince St

49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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165 Park Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Park Street

165 Park StNew Haven, CT 06511
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80 Howe Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 Howe Street

80 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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167 Wooster St
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Wooster St

167 Wooster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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516 Orange
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Orange

516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Seabury Cooperative
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seabury Cooperative

400 Elm StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Strouse Adler
1 Bedroom Apartments

Strouse Adler

78 Olive StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Residence Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residence Court

900 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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38 Crown Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

38 Crown Street

38 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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254 College St
1 Bedroom Apartments

254 College St

254 College StNew Haven, CT 06510

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Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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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 $1,330.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is 165 Park Street which is listed at $1,330, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $11,645.

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 91 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 $399 which is $11,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

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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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.