
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,375 (18 Rentals)


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206 Sherman Ave, Unit B1, Unit B1

203 West St

70 Admiral St

101 Carlisle St

640 Elm St
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Dwight Garden Apartments

20 Waverly St

4 Garden St

89 Carlisle St

136 Dwight

215 Greene St
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140 Orange Street

Florence Virtue

365 Orchard Street

33 Howe Street

49 Prince St

1447 Chapel Street
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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 | $2,186 | $1,330 | $2,902 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $800 | $6,454 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $1,375 | $6,764 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,574 | $900 | $7,525 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,211 | $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 $1,603.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Dwight Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,603, 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 16 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 $179 which is $7,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
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