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65 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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$1,200
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1407 Chapel St, Unit 34
1407 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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15 Maple St, Unit 1
15 Maple StNew Haven, CT 06511
1371 Chapel St
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255-255 Orchard St
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3
49 Carmel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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49 Carmel St, Unit 3f
49 Carmel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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703 Howard Ave, Unit 32
703 Howard AveNew Haven, CT 06519
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310 Edgewood Ave, Unit 4
310 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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42 Carmel St, Unit 3
42 Carmel StNew Haven, CT 06511
42-44 Carmel St
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253 Orchard St
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17 Pearl St
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672 Congress Ave, Unit 4
672 Congress AveNew Haven, CT 06519
169 Winchester Ave
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50 Platt St
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15 Carmel St
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Bulldog Apartments
954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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322 Sherman Ave, Unit 3
322 Sherman AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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35 William St, Unit 1
35 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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90 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
401 Crown St
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175 Bradley St
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768 State St
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94 William St
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53 Thorn St
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546 Congress Ave
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94 Carlisle St, Unit 2nd Floor Flex Apt
94 Carlisle StNew Haven, CT 06519
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The Eli
227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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42 Warren St, Unit 4
42 Warren StNew Haven, CT 06511
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42 Warren St, Unit 4f
42 Warren StNew Haven, CT 06511
70 Admiral St
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255 County St
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39 William St, Unit 2
39 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
185 Willow St
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25 High St
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336 Legion Ave
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203 West St
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31 White St
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Downtown, New Haven, CT Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,163 | $1,495 | $5,306 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,200 | $5,734 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $1,008 | $6,800 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,636 | $1,495 | $6,817 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,079 | $6,450 |
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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 3 Beds unit found at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street priced from $865. Olive & Wooster Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments at 65 Dwight Street | Three Bed - Flat | 3BR,1BA | $865 |
| Olive & Wooster Apartments | D4 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,279 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.39 price per square foot 94 Linden St Model at 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at The Livingston Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 | 94 Linden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Livingston Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 171 Olive St, Unit 2 | 171 Olive St | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 104 Webster St, Unit 2 | 104 Webster St | 5BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2 | 359 Sherman Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Traymore Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 10 Salem St, Unit 1 | 10 Salem St | 4BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 49 Carmel St, Unit 3 | 49 Carmel St | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $1,495.
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 $3,477.
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 89 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 $385 which is $3,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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