Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (12 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

129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 319 Sherman Ave

319 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 17 Pearl St

17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 15 Winchester Ave

15 Winchester Ave, Unit 1

15 Winchester Ave
New HavenCT06511

Downtown, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of New Haven, CT is a 3 Beds unit found at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street priced from $865. 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
Apartments at 65 Dwight StreetThree Bed - Flat3BR,1BA$865
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Dwight Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Bulldog ApartmentsStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.50 price per square foot 565 Orchard St Model at 565 Orchard St, Unit 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 94 Linden St Model at 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 starting at $2,925 with a $1.39 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.
565 Orchard St, Unit 1565 Orchard St3BR,1BA$0.50
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
The Livingston ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.70
Traymore ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
157 Nicoll St, Unit 1157 Nicoll St1BR,1BA$1.36
49 Warren St, Unit A49 Warren St3BR,2BA$1.95
146 Foster St, Unit 2BR with Deck146 Foster St2BR,1BA$2.00
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
49 Carmel St, Unit 349 Carmel St1BR,1BA$1.74
566 Howard Ave, Unit 3R566 Howard Ave2BR,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, New Haven, CT

Ranked #17

Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 471 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $940 to $7,077. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $700 to $5,580.

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 $5,580 with an average monthly rent of $3,220.

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 $940 to $7,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,990 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,124.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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