Cheap Homes for Rent in New Haven, CT from $650 (38 Rentals)

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property at 365 Circular Ave
$650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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365 Circular Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 129 Orchard St
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 425 Platt Ave
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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425 Platt Ave

West HavenCT06516
property at 4 Warwick St
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4 Warwick St

New HavenCT06513
property at 450 Orchard St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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Luxury

450 Orchard St, Unit 2

450 Orchard St
New HavenCT06511
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property at 422 Main St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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property at 5 Larson Dr
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5 Larson Dr

North HavenCT06473
property at 1349 Dixwell Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1349 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514

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property at 15 Donna Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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15 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 1160 Dixwell Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1160 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 65 Donna Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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65 Donna Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 2842 Dixwell Ave
$1,525

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Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2842 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06518
property at 196 Crown St
$1,535 - $2,750

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Base Rent$1,535

Total Monthly Price$1,535
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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196 Crown St

New HavenCT06510
property at 149 Canton St
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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149 Canton St

West HavenCT06516
property at 211 Norton St
$1,590

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Base Rent$1,590

Total Monthly Price$1,590
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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211 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 345 Norton St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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345 Norton St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 2390 State St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

2390 State St, Unit 2T

2390 State St
HamdenCT06517
property at 41 Hubbard Pl
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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41 Hubbard Pl

HamdenCT06517
property at 69 Oak Ridge Dr
$1,620

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,620

Total Monthly Price$1,620
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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69 Oak Ridge Dr

New HavenCT06513
property at 34 Wolcott St
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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34 Wolcott St

New HavenCT06513
property at 1-3 Parker Memorial Dr
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1-3 Parker Memorial Dr

BranfordCT06405
property at 918 Winchester Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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918 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 135 Pendleton St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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135 Pendleton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 121 Wooster St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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121 Wooster St, Unit 2

121 Wooster St
New HavenCT06511

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property at 1220 Whitney Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 22
Affordability

1220 Whitney Ave

HamdenCT06517
property at 157 Bull Hill Ln
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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157 Bull Hill Ln

West HavenCT06516
property at 124 Court St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

124 Court St, Unit 405

124 Court St
New HavenCT06511
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property at 35 Goodyear St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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35 Goodyear St

New HavenCT06511
property at 84 Munson St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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84 Munson St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1645 Quinnipiac Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1645 Quinnipiac Ave

New HavenCT06513
property at 31 Carmel St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 33 Norton Street - 1st Floor
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

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property at 265 James St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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265 James St

New HavenCT06513
property at 124 Court St
$1,700 - $1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511

New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in New Haven, CT

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current rental homes in the New Haven, CT area range in price from $650 to $7,500 with an overall median price of $2,275. The three New Haven neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beaver Hills at $1,840, Edgewood at $1,840, and Waterbury Middlebury at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Haven Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Beaver Hills$1,840$95012
Edgewood$1,840$1,59011
Waterbury Middlebury$1,900$95079
Cheshire Crossing$1,975$75010
West River$1,985$70010
Fair Haven$2,125$1,65010
Annex$2,145$2,1451
Newhallville$2,175$1,70012
Amity$2,195$70041
Dixwell$2,195$700112

Cheapest Available New Haven Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in New Haven, CT is a 1 Bed home found at 1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd in the Beaver Hills neighborhood priced from $950. 345 Norton St in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Haven homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd1BR, 1BA$950
345 Norton St345 Norton St1BR, 2BA$1,600
918 Winchester Ave918 Winchester Ave3BR, 1BA$1,700

Best Value Homes for Rent in New Haven, CT

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the New Haven area is the $0.50 price per square foot 648 Ferry St Model at 648 Ferry St, Unit 3 in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value New Haven rental home is the 788 Elm St Model at 788 Elm St in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting at $1,790 with a $0.43 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Haven homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
648 Ferry St, Unit 3648 Ferry St4BR, 1BA$0.50
788 Elm St788 Elm St2BR, 1BA$0.43
786 Elm St786 Elm St3BR, 1BA$0.50
918 Winchester Ave918 Winchester Ave3BR, 1BA$0.47
129 Orchard St129 Orchard St2BR, 1BA$0.20
161 Lamberton St, Unit 3161 Lamberton St3BR, 1BA$0.54
211 Norton St211 Norton St2BR, 1BA$0.47
1259 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit 31259 Ella T Grasso Blvd3BR, 1BA$0.59
146 Farren Ave146 Farren Ave3BR, 1BA$0.54
35 Goodyear St35 Goodyear St2BR, 1BA$0.56

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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 1303 Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $800 to $9,733. There are also 290 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Haven ranging from $650 to $9,995.

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 $650 to $9,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,589.

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 $1,375 to $6,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

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