Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (41 Rentals)

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property at 129 Orchard St

129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519

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property at 37 Center St

37 Center St

New HavenCT06510

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49 Prince St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Prince St

49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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434 George Street
Studio Apartments

434 George Street

434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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140 Orange Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Orange Street

140 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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17 Howe Street
Studio Apartments

17 Howe Street

17 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Residence Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residence Court

900 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Metro 297
Studio Apartments

Metro 297

297 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 196 Crown St

196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510
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254 College St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 College St

254 College StNew Haven, CT 06510

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38 Crown Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Crown Street

38 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Rowe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rowe Apartments

33 Sylvan AveNew Haven, CT 06519
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Hill, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hill area of New Haven, CT is a Studio unit found at Foundry Apartments priced from $1,400. Bulldog Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Hill apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foundry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Bulldog ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
New Haven TowersMadison Tower - Studio XLargeStudio,1BA$1,775
Ninth Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,790
Madison Apartments on Long WharfOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The Anthem at Square 10S1Studio,1BA$1,870
Metro on CrownStudioStudio,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill, CT

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hill area is the $1.46 price per square foot 649 First Ave Model at 649 First Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Hill apartment is the 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM Model at Temple Square Apartments starting at $2,230 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
649 First Ave, Unit 2649 First Ave3BR,1BA$1.46
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.10
Metro on CrownOne Bed Plus1BR,1BA$2.71
46 Hurlburt St, Unit 246 Hurlburt St3BR,1BA$1.89
Foundry ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.75
The Taft1-Bedroom, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.02
208 Howard Ave, Unit 3208 Howard Ave1BR,1BA$2.31
Madison Apartments on Long WharfOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Ninth Square ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.09
Bulldog ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hill, New Haven, CT

Ranked #1

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including New Haven. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Hill Neighborhood in New Haven, CT

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hill is under $1,985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Hill is Foundry Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Hill costs $4,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hill?

Cheap apartments in Hill have an average cost of $124 which is $4,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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