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30 Compton St, Unit 2
30 Compton StNew Haven, CT 06511
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225 Sherman AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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250 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
203 West St
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220 Sherman AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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120 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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843 State StNew Haven, CT 06511
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156 Columbus Ave, Unit Yale campus/ near union station
156 Columbus AveNew Haven, CT 06519
59 Trumbull St
New HavenCT06510
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52 Dickerman StNew Haven, CT 06511
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33 Dickerman StNew Haven, CT 06511
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316 Saint John St, Unit 2R
316 Saint John StNew Haven, CT 06511
45 Frank St
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99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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192 Foster St
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38 Daggett StNew Haven, CT 06519
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84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
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227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
31 White St
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155 Bradley St, Unit #3
155 Bradley StNew Haven, CT 06511
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84 Munson St, Unit 2
84 Munson StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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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1447 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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 StNew Haven, CT 06510
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1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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365 Orchard Street
365 Orchard 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 | $2,185 | $1,400 | $3,632 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,200 | $5,307 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $1,300 | $8,513 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $900 | $7,731 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,989 | $1,394 | $6,527 |
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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 $1,394. 120 Dwight Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,430. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Wooster | D5 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,394 |
| 120 Dwight Street Apartments | Studio Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of June 20, 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 $2,200 with a $1.78 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. |
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| Dwight Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 652 George St, Unit 3 | 652 George St | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 603 Howard Ave, Unit 2 | 603 Howard Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 30 Compton St, Unit 2 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 71 Nash St, Unit #1 | 71 Nash St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
| 52 Dickerman St, Unit 3L | 52 Dickerman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A | 225 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 33 Dickerman St, Unit 4 | 33 Dickerman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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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 $1,580, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $6,100.
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 32 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 $269 which is $5,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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