
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (72 Rentals)
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24 Shelter St, Unit 2

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16 Market St, Unit 1

402-404 Poplar St

245 Ferry St

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32 Bright St, Unit 1

844 Grand Ave

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843 State St, Unit 842 State St. #3

762 State St

101 Woolsey St
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380 Blatchley Ave

156 Wolcott St

250 Greene St

268 College St

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75 Woolsey St, Unit 3

17 Court St

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118 Fulton St, Unit 118

483 Ferry St

Centerpointe New Haven

10 Rowe St
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50 Liberty St

124 Court St, Unit 405

94 Edwards St

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The Eli

191 Wooster St, Unit 2B

151 Bradley St

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The Taft

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196 Crown Street, Unit 5B

10 Mechanic St

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93 Whitney Ave, Unit Apartment3
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12 Lawrence St, Unit 2

93 Whitney Ave

488 Chapel St

The Liberty Building

872 State St

860 State St

42 William St

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Curio 269

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Metro on Crown

87 Spring St
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163 Chapel St, Unit 33

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44 Winchester Ave, Unit 1st floor Unfurnished

49 Prince St

140 Orange Street

66 William Street

215 Greene St

The Eldorado

209 Greene St

42 Trumbull Street

644-646 Orange St
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Mill River, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mill River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill River Studio Apartments | $2,198 | $1,550 | $5,988 |
| Mill River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,595 | $5,495 |
| Mill River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $1,500 | $8,581 |
| Mill River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,788 | $1,500 | $9,184 |
| Mill River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,997 | $899 | $6,964 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mill River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available Mill River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mill River area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster priced from $899. 209 Greene St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Mill River apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Wooster | D1 Co-Living | 4BR,3BA | $899 |
| 209 Greene St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 42 Trumbull Street | 42 Trumbull Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 644-646 Orange St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 577-579 Orange St. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill River, CT
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill River area is the $1.50 price per square foot 265 Orange St Model at 265 Orange St, Unit Unit # 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Mill River apartment is the 30 Compton St Model at 30 Compton St, Unit 1 starting at $2,550 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mill River apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 265 Orange St, Unit Unit # 1 | 265 Orange St | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 30 Compton St, Unit 1 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 100 Mansfield St, Unit 102-2 | 100 Mansfield St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| 175 Chestnut St, Unit 2nd floor | 175 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 75 Woolsey St, Unit 3 | 75 Woolsey St | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 24 Shelter St, Unit 2 | 24 Shelter St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 57 Trumbull St | Room Rental | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 118 Fulton St, Unit 118 | 118 Fulton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 209 Greene St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
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Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mill River Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mill River?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mill River is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mill River?
The cheapest apartment in Mill River is 42 Trumbull Street which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Mill River costs $2,543.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mill River?
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 28 regular apartments in Mill River 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 Mill River?
Cheap apartments in Mill River have an average cost of $178 which is $2,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill River.
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