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322 Edgewood Ave, Unit 322 Edgewood Av
322 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (70 Rentals)
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30 Compton St, Unit 2, Unit 2
30 Compton StNew Haven, CT 06511
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322 Edgewood Ave, Unit 322 Edgewood Av
322 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability250 Greene St
250 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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$1,213 - $6,638
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$1,198 - $6,623
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Olive & Wooster
87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now120 Dwight Street Apartments
120 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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672 Congress Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4
672 Congress AveNew Haven, CT 06519
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206 Sherman Ave, Unit B1, Unit B1
206 Sherman AveNew Haven, CT 06511
45 Frank St
New HavenCT06519
66 Trumbull St
New HavenCT06510
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768 State St
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402 Crown St
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71-73 Whitney Ave
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203 West St
New HavenCT06519
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159 Orange St, Unit 2FL, Unit 2FL
159 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
74 Pearl St
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70 Admiral St
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Dwight Garden Apartments
99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
4 Wall St
New HavenCT06511
640 Elm St
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101 Carlisle St
New HavenCT06519
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22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden, Unit 1 floor walkout garden
22 Lyon StNew Haven, CT 06511
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92 Sylvan Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
92 Sylvan AveNew Haven, CT 06519
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340+ Dixwell
340 Dixwell AveNew Haven, CT 06511
502 Chapel St
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192 Foster St
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4 Garden St
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604 Chapel St, Unit 1, Unit 1
604 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
20 Waverly St
New HavenCT06511
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109 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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New Haven Towers
129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
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$1,695 - $5,445
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The Eli
227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
89 Carlisle St
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968 State St
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35 Nash St
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546 Congress Ave
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31 White St
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957 State St
New HavenCT06511
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136 Dwight
136 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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574 George Street
574 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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49 Prince St
49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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65 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1447 Chapel Street
1447 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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66 William Street
66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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434 George Street
434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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140 Orange Street
140 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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215 Greene St
215 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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91 Howe St
91 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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42 Trumbull Street
42 Trumbull StNew Haven, CT 06510
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The Eldorado
1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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 | $2,188 | $1,330 | $3,427 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $800 | $6,454 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,273 | $1,375 | $6,888 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,546 | $900 | $6,829 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,406 | $1,213 | $6,470 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster priced from $1,213. 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 apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,213 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio PR | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,603 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Dwight Garden Apartments in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,046. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 652 George St Model at 652 George St, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 652 George St, Unit 3 | 652 George St | 4BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 34 Trumbull St, Unit Unit 1 | 34 Trumbull St | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 30 Compton St, Unit 2 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 57 William St, Unit 1 | 57 William St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 143 Davenport Ave, Unit 2nd | 143 Davenport Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 159 Orange St, Unit 2FL | 159 Orange St | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 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 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.
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