
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Shore Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,200 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Shore area of New Haven.


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386 Lighthouse Rd, Unit 2

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38 Daggett St, Unit 1

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564 Howard Ave, Unit 2R

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118 Fulton St, Unit 118

39 Hurlburt St, Unit 2nd fl

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151 Howard Ave, Unit 2L
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3 Long Wharf Dr, Unit 1 Bedroom

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470 Howard Ave

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336 Quinnipiac Ave, Unit B

Georgetown Apartments

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The Anthem at Square 10

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603 Howard Ave, Unit 2

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81 Main Street Anx, Unit 2
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99 Plymouth St, Unit 3

City Crossing

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1109 Townsend Ave, Unit 3

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177 Davenport Ave, Unit 2

183 Townsend Ave

24 Woodward Ave

88 Cove St
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Parkwood Apartments

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Tivoli Gardens

119 Main St

510 Main

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Autumn Ridge

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156 Main St, Unit 2nd Floor

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160 Main St
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Summit Place

Encore 99

Short Beach
East Shore, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Shore Studio Apartments | $2,193 | $1,250 | $2,678 |
| East Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,350 | $4,227 |
| East Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $1,450 | $6,542 |
| East Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $1,550 | $6,645 |
| East Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,950 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Shore Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available East Shore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Shore area of New Haven, CT is a Studio unit found at Parkwood Apartments priced from $1,250. Tivoli Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable East Shore apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Parkwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Tivoli Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 119 Main St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 510 Main | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Autumn Ridge | MICRO | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Shore, CT
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Shore area is the $1.15 price per square foot 222 Howard Ave Model at 222 Howard Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value East Shore apartment is the 603 Howard Ave Model at 603 Howard Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Shore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 222 Howard Ave, Unit 2 | 222 Howard Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 603 Howard Ave, Unit 2 | 603 Howard Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 470 Howard Ave | 470 Howard Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 81 Main Street Anx, Unit 2 | 81 Main Street Anx | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Summit Place | One Bedroom Flex | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 151 Howard Ave, Unit 2L | 151 Howard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Tivoli Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 564 Howard Ave, Unit 2R | 564 Howard Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 119 Main St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Parkwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Shore Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Shore?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Shore is at Parkwood Apartments listed at $1,250.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Shore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Shore Apartment is $1,350 at Tivoli Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Shore Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Shore is starting from $1,800 at Parkwood Apartments.
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