
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,000 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Rock area of New Haven.


103 Atwater St

402-404 Poplar St

1397-1399 State St

118 Cedar Hill Ave

572 Whitney Ave, Unit 3E

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843 State St, Unit 842 State St. #3

382 Whitney Ave
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239 Edwards St

1399 State St

380 Blatchley Ave

483 Ferry St

739 Whitney Ave

10 Rowe St

94 Edwards St

151 Bradley St
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10 Mechanic St

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93 Whitney Ave, Unit Apartment3

12 Lawrence St, Unit 2

93 Whitney Ave

872 State St

860 State St

725 Whitney Ave

42 Trumbull Street
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644-646 Orange St

265 - 267 Humphrey St

577-579 Orange St.

Eli Whitney

451-459 Orange St

663-667 Whitney Ave.

1435 State St

13 Pleasant St, Unit LL
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29 Eld St

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1781 State St, Unit 1

1730 State St
East Rock, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Rock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rock Studio Apartments | $2,169 | $1,550 | $2,566 |
| East Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,100 | $3,702 |
| East Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $1,400 | $4,589 |
| East Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $2,100 | $4,486 |
| East Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $2,400 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available East Rock Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Rock area of New Haven, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at 42 Trumbull Street priced from $1,295. 644-646 Orange St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable East Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Trumbull Street | 42 Trumbull Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 644-646 Orange St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 265 - 267 Humphrey St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 451-459 Orange St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 577-579 Orange St. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 663-667 Whitney Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rock, CT
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Rock area is the $2.11 price per square foot 31 Edwards St Model at 31 Edwards St, Unit 2nd fl in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value East Rock apartment is the 537 Whitney Ave Model at 537 Whitney Ave, Unit 537 Whitney Ave 3rd starting at $2,000 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Prospect Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Edwards St, Unit 2nd fl | 31 Edwards St | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 537 Whitney Ave, Unit 537 Whitney Ave 3rd | 537 Whitney Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 798 Orange St, Unit 798 Orange #2 - Room 1 | 798 Orange St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.75 |
| 1781 State St, Unit 1 | 1781 State St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Whitney Modern | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 570 Whitney Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Kensington at 516 Orange St! | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| 57 Trumbull St | Room Rental | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 663-667 Whitney Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 93 Whitney Ave, Unit Apartment3 | 93 Whitney Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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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 42 Trumbull Street listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rock Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rock Apartment is $1,295 at 42 Trumbull Street.
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 $2,195 at 570 Whitney Ave.
What is the most affordable East Rock Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Rock Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Kensington at 516 Orange St! and starts from $2,495.
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