Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (7 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

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519

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property at 319 Sherman Ave

$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

319 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 17 Pearl St

$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
property at 70 Lawrence St

$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

70 Lawrence St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 124 Court St

$1,550 - $1,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of New Haven, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Seabury Cooperative priced from $1,321. 165 Park Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Bulldog ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.39 price per square foot 94 Linden St Model at 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Four Bedroom Model at The Livingston Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 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.
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
The Livingston ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.70
976 State St, Unit 2nd floor976 State St4BR,2BA$1.56
359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2359 Sherman Ave4BR,1BA$1.29
86 Dickerman St, Unit 286 Dickerman St4BR,1BA$1.79
40 Academy St, Unit 140 Academy St2BR,1BA$1.83
Traymore ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
104 Webster St, Unit 1104 Webster St2BR,1BA$1.72
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
49 Carmel St, Unit 349 Carmel St1BR,1BA$1.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 457 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,008 to $8,313. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $700 to $11,445.

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 $11,445 with an average monthly rent of $4,885.

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 $1,475 to $6,571, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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