
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (43 Rentals)
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578 Howard Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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672 Congress Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

45 Frank St

203 West St

440 Howard Ave

101 Carlisle St

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92 Sylvan Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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171 Frank St, Unit 1, Unit 1

73 Spring St

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Centerpointe New Haven

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New Haven Towers

89 Carlisle St

117 Lamberton St

546 Congress Ave

546 Congress Ave
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38 Auburn St

31 White St

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143 Davenport Ave, Unit 2nd, Unit 2nd

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Cambridge Oxford

The Liberty Building

83 Hallock St

318-320 Howard Ave

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234 Howard Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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467 Columbus Ave

19 Howard Ave

49 Prince St

Apartments at 65 Dwight Street

140 Orange Street

434 George Street

17 Howe Street

24 Arthur St
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25 High St

Bulldog Apartments

Metro 297

37 Center St

254 College St

38 Crown Street

Ninth Square Apartments

Madison Apartments on Long Wharf
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Rowe Apartments

485 Howard Ave

Foundry Apartments
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 | $2,194 | $1,695 | $4,469 |
| Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $1,450 | $6,661 |
| Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $1,350 | $7,164 |
| Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,428 | $1,625 | $7,731 |
| Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,263 | $2,200 | $6,470 |
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There are currently 43 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 1 Bed unit found at Foundry Apartments priced from $1,455. Bulldog Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here are the most affordable Hill apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio PR | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
| The Liberty Building | Studio S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 37 Center St | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill, CT
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill area is the $1.49 price per square foot 234 Howard Ave Model at 234 Howard Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $1,900. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Howard Ave, Unit 2 | 234 Howard Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 143 Davenport Ave, Unit 2nd | 143 Davenport Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| Foundry Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 171 Frank St, Unit 1 | 171 Frank St | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Washington | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 37 Center St | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 672 Congress Ave, Unit 4 | 672 Congress Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 578 Howard Ave, Unit 3 | 578 Howard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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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 $1,900.
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 $3,451.
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 11 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 $273 which is $3,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill.
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