Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Shore Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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The Anthem at Square 10
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$1,930 - $4,824
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$1,825 - $4,719
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The Anthem at Square 10

275 S Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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81 Main Street Anx, Unit 2
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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81 Main Street Anx, Unit 2

81 Main Street AnxNew Haven, CT 06512
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property at 183 Townsend Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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183 Townsend Ave

New HavenCT06512
property at 24 Woodward Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Woodward Ave

New HavenCT06512
property at 88 Cove St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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88 Cove St

New HavenCT06512

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Parkwood Apartments
$1,250 - $1,800
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$1,250 - $1,800

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$1,250 - $1,800
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Parkwood Apartments

38 High StEast Haven, CT 06512
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Tivoli Gardens
Rent Specials
$1,350 - $1,450
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$1,350 - $1,450

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$1,350 - $1,450
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Tivoli Gardens

216 Laurel StEast Haven, CT 06512
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Autumn Ridge
$1,425 - $2,389
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$1,385 - $2,349
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$40

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$1,425 - $2,389
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Autumn Ridge

90 Gerrish AveEast Haven, CT 06512
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160 Main St
$1,550 - $2,000
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$1,550 - $2,000

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$1,550 - $2,000
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

160 Main St

160 Main StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Summit Place
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$1,800 - $2,600
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$1,800 - $2,600

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$1,800 - $2,600
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Summit Place

22 Summit PlBranford, CT 06405
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East Shore, New Haven, CT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
119 Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,395
510 MainSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,399
Autumn RidgeMICROStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
222 Howard Ave, Unit 2222 Howard Ave4BR,2BA$1.15
603 Howard Ave, Unit 2603 Howard Ave4BR,1BA$1.63
470 Howard Ave470 Howard Ave3BR,1BA$1.64
81 Main Street Anx, Unit 281 Main Street Anx2BR,1BA$2.00
Summit PlaceOne Bedroom Flex1BR,1BA$2.07
151 Howard Ave, Unit 2L151 Howard Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
564 Howard Ave, Unit 2R564 Howard Ave3BR,1BA$1.82
119 Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08

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East Shore, New Haven, CT

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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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