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property at 129 Orchard St

$700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 28 Compton St

$900

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$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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28 Compton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

28 Compton St
New HavenCT06511

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property at 450 Orchard St

$1,050 - $1,200

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$1,050 - $1,200

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$1,050 - $1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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450 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 4 Warwick St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4 Warwick St

New HavenCT06513
property at 1730 State St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1730 State St

HamdenCT06517

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property at 1166 Dixwell Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1166 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 68 Warner St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68 Warner St

HamdenCT06514
property at 24 Arthur St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 Arthur St

New HavenCT06519
property at 1901 Dixwell Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1901 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 120 Wooster St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Wooster St

New HavenCT06511
property at 2 Read St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Read St

New HavenCT06511
property at 80 Claudia Dr

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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80 Claudia Dr, Unit 163, Unit 163

80 Claudia Dr
West HavenCT06516
property at 799 Elm St

$1,590

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$1,590

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$1,590

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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799 Elm St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 124 Court St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 310 W Division St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 W Division St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

310 W Division St
New HavenCT06511
property at 306 Pine Rock Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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306 Pine Rock Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 165 Towne House Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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165 Towne House Rd

HamdenCT06514

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property at 1-3 Parker Memorial Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1-3 Parker Memorial Dr

BranfordCT06405
property at 213 Ferry St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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213 Ferry St

New HavenCT06513
property at 100-100 Anthony St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100-100 Anthony St

New HavenCT06515
property at 215 Blake St

$1,700

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$1,700

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215 Blake St

New HavenCT06515
property at 977 Whalley Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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977 Whalley Ave, Unit Unit3, Unit Unit3

977 Whalley Ave
New HavenCT06515
property at 222 Hallock Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 Hallock Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

222 Hallock Ave
New HavenCT06519

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property at 60 Plainfield Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Plainfield Ave

West HavenCT06516
property at 14 Averill Pl

$1,700 - $2,250

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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14 Averill Pl

BranfordCT06405

New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Haven, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the New Haven, CT area range in price from $800 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $4,675. The three New Haven neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West River at $800, Cheshire Crossing at $1,350, and Beaver Hills at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Haven Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West River$2,450$80041
Cheshire Crossing$2,450$1,35026
Beaver Hills$2,472$1,40054
Edgewood$2,495$80039
City Point$2,500$1,37533
Fair Haven$2,500$1,24532
Fair Haven Heights$2,500$1,24531
Waterbury Middlebury$2,500$800207
Quinnipiac Meadows$2,800$1,4008
Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia$2,807$97594

Cheapest Available New Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Haven, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living in the West Rock neighborhood priced from $880. Olive & Wooster in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,208. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis1BR,1BA$880
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,208
Parkwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Brushy Hill Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Haven area is the $1.46 price per square foot Home Model at Farmview Estates in the starting from $6,750. The second greatest value New Haven apartment is the 879 Elm St Model at 879 Elm St, Unit First Floor starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Haven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Farmview EstatesHome6BR,4.5BA$1.46
879 Elm St, Unit First Floor879 Elm St3BR,1BA$1.05
311 Racebrook Rd, Unit The Alfred Bldg. - 2nd Fl311 Racebrook Rd2BR,2BA$1.43
70 Peck St, Unit 12070 Peck St3BR,2BA$1.53
234 Howard Ave, Unit 2234 Howard Ave3BR,1BA$1.49
25 Gorham Ave, Unit 125 Gorham Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
773 Savin Ave, Unit 3f773 Savin Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Tivoli GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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New Haven, CT Area Reviews

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Selina4+ years in New Haven

February 25, 2025

New haven is a special place that is why people from all cultures want to come here believe it or not Ernie's Pizzeria has the best pizza in New Haven and I went to the Ives library and the community actual put on a show showcasing all kinds of talent and it was free and fun..and there is so much to eat it is crazy...every where in New Haven but pizza....like I said Ernie got you...it is better than Wooster square dare I say oooo...To late..and you can always catch a bus or train..and the vibes are unshakeable because of our many cultures...I once saw a movie on a giant screen at mayor Daniel school on Congress Ave..thanks to parks and rec..New Haven can be wonderful..but I gotta say prices are high and money can fly...but unfortunately these are the times...stay blessed.

Frequently Asked Questions about New Haven

What type of rentals are currently available in New Haven?

There are currently 1279 Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,000. There are also 245 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Haven ranging from $700 to $10,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Haven?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Haven ranges from $700 to $10,395 with an average monthly rent of $3,995.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in New Haven?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Haven range from $900 to $7,731, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,208.

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