
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,495 (22 Rentals)


402 Crown St

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159 Orange St, Unit 2FL, Unit 2FL

502 Chapel St

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New Haven Towers

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Centerpointe New Haven

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The Eli
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49 Prince St

434 George Street

1447 Chapel Street

140 Orange Street

42 Trumbull Street

The Eldorado

Campus View Apartments
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17 Howe Street

19-21 Lynwood Place

Bulldog Apartments

29 Eld St

411 Orange St

Olive & Court

Metro 297
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37 Center St
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 | $2,218 | $1,495 | $4,469 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $1,200 | $6,661 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $1,350 | $7,164 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,739 | $800 | $7,731 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $1,231 | $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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Bulldog Apartments which is listed at $1,505, 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 14 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 $169 which is $7,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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