Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown area of New Haven.

property at 129 Orchard St

$700

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$700

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$700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 28 Compton St

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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28 Compton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

28 Compton St
New HavenCT06511

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property at 450 Orchard St

$1,050 - $1,200

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$1,050 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

450 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 120 Wooster St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Wooster St

New HavenCT06511
property at 124 Court St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,213
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Bulldog ApartmentsStudio PRStudio,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of May 07, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dwight Garden Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1BA$1.86
652 George St, Unit 3652 George St4BR,1BA$1.94
34 Trumbull St, Unit Unit 134 Trumbull St2BR,1BA$1.96
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
57 William St, Unit 157 William St3BR,1.5BA$2.05
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.10
143 Davenport Ave, Unit 2nd143 Davenport Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Metro on CrownStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
159 Orange St, Unit 2FL159 Orange StStudio ,1BA$2.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 507 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,000. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $700 to $10,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $700 to $10,395 with an average monthly rent of $4,383.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $900 to $7,525, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,211.

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