
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $826 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hill area of New Haven.


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16 Hallock Ave, Unit 2

85 Ward St

613 Washington Ave

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57 Orchard St, Unit 1

50 Liberty St

268 College St

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24 Hallock Ave, Unit 3
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48 Hurlburt St

Centerpointe New Haven

3 Long Wharf Dr, Unit 1 Bedroom

31 White St

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196 Crown Street, Unit 5B

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The Taft

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The Liberty Building

33 Stevens St
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180 Portsea St

534 Howard Ave

560 Howard Ave

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Cambridge Oxford

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Metro on Crown

87 Spring St

49 Prince St

434 George Street
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17 Howe Street

485 Howard Ave, Unit 2

Bulldog Apartments

196 Crown St

140 Orange Street

Metro 297

254 College St

38 Crown Street
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New Haven Towers

37 Center St

Ninth Square Apartments

Rowe Apartments

161 Lamberton St, Unit 3

87 Spring St

Apartments at 65 Dwight Street

148 Rosette St, Unit 1F
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Foundry Apartments

14 Thill St, Unit 1st floor
Hill, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Studio Apartments | $2,078 | $1,600 | $5,298 |
| Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,350 | $6,412 |
| Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,500 | $6,994 |
| Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,450 | $8,094 |
| Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $1,975 | $6,470 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hill Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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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 17 Howe Street priced from $1,295. Foundry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here are the most affordable Hill apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Howe Street | 17 Howe Street Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Foundry Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| 140 Orange Street | 140 Orange Street Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Centerpointe New Haven | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,705 |
| The Taft | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Liberty Building | Studio S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,866 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill, CT
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill area is the $2.44 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Centerpointe New Haven in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,055. The second greatest value Hill apartment is the 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Temple Square Apartments starting at $2,528 with a $2.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Centerpointe New Haven | Penthouse | 2BR,3BA | $2.44 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Metro on Crown | Jr two bed one bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Foundry Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Maddox at City Crossing | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 140 Orange Street | 140 Orange Street Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
| Aura at City Crossing | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 196 Crown Street, Unit 5B | 196 Crown Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 17 Howe Street | 17 Howe Street Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 16 Hallock Ave, Unit 2 | 16 Hallock Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Hill is Foundry Apartments which is listed at $1,455, while the average apartment in Hill costs $2,388.
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 21 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 $426 which is $1,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill.
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