Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (28 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 120 Wooster St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Wooster St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 124 Court St

$1,700 - $2,100

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 10 Academy St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Academy St, Unit 3

10 Academy St
New HavenCT06511
property at 16 Daggett St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Daggett St, Unit 1

16 Daggett St
New HavenCT06519
property at 16 Daggett St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Daggett St, Unit 2

16 Daggett St
New HavenCT06519

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property at 43 Chestnut St

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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43 Chestnut St

New HavenCT06511
property at 119 Carmel St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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119 Carmel St, Unit 3

119 Carmel St
New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Crown St

$1,950 - $2,700

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510
property at 71-73 Whitney Ave

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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71-73 Whitney Ave

New HavenCT06510
property at 804 Chapel St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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804 Chapel St

New HavenCT06510

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & WoosterD5 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,394
120 Dwight Street ApartmentsStudio RenoStudio,1BA$1,430
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,580
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.19 price per square foot 9 Pearl St Model at 9 Pearl St, Unit A in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Dwight Garden Apartments starting at $3,046 with a $1.86 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.
9 Pearl St, Unit A9 Pearl St4BR,2.5BA$2.19
Dwight Garden Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1BA$1.86
652 George St, Unit 3652 George St4BR,1BA$1.78
603 Howard Ave, Unit 2603 Howard Ave4BR,1BA$1.81
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
Metro on CrownStudioStudio ,1BA$1.94
52 Dickerman St, Unit 3L52 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.75
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A225 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
33 Dickerman St, Unit 433 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 484 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $900 to $8,513. There are also 63 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 $4,432.

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 $7,594, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $3,475. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,394.

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