
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,200 (18 Rentals)


159 Orange St

Bulldog Apartments

954-960 Chapel St

The Eli

Centerpointe New Haven
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49 Prince St

1447 Chapel Street

140 Orange Street

434 George Street

42 Trumbull Street

The Eldorado
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Campus View Apartments

17 Howe Street

29 Eld St

411 Orange St

Metro 297

37 Center St
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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 | $2,111 | $1,200 | $4,395 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,200 | $5,178 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,328 | $1,375 | $8,729 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $1,425 | $6,780 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $1,275 | $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 $4,520.
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 $225 which is $4,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.