Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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property at 151 Bradley St

151 Bradley St

New HavenCT06511
property at 960 State St

960 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 72 Mechanic St

72 Mechanic St

New HavenCT06511

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725 Whitney Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

725 Whitney Ave

725 Whitney AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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Eli Whitney
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eli Whitney

750 Whitney AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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516 Orange
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Orange

516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1435 State St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 State St

1435 State StNew Haven, CT 06511
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East Rock, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Rock area of New Haven, CT is a Studio unit found at Cadence on Canal priced from $1,845. The Taft has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable East Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cadence on CanalA2.4Studio,1BA$1,845
The TaftStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,975
Metro on CrownStudioStudio,1BA$1,985
Winchester Lofts1AA1BR,1BA$2,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rock, CT

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Rock area is the $1.75 price per square foot 976 State St Model at 976 State St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value East Rock apartment is the 86 Mechanic St Model at 86 Mechanic St, Unit 86 Unit A starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
976 State St, Unit 2nd floor976 State St4BR,2BA$1.75
86 Mechanic St, Unit 86 Unit A86 Mechanic St2BR,1BA$2.50
Metro on CrownOne Bed Plus1BR,1BA$2.71
539 East St, Unit 3539 East St3BR,1BA$2.10
8 N Bank St, Unit 18 N Bank St1BR,1BA$1.94
119 Monroe St, Unit 1119 Monroe St2BR,1BA$2.14
The Mason at City CrossingA1_WFH1BR,1BA$3.67
31 Edwards St, Unit 1st fl.31 Edwards St1BR,1BA$2.64
545 East St, Unit 2545 East St2BR,1BA$2.35
Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in New Haven, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Rock Neighborhood in New Haven, CT

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Rock Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Rock?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Rock is at Cadence on Canal listed at $1,845.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rock Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rock Apartment is $2,025 at Winchester Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Rock Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Rock is starting from $2,600 at Winchester Lofts.

What is the most affordable East Rock Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Rock Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cambridge Oxford and starts from $4,050.

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