
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (55 Rentals)
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42 Walnut St

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81 Saltonstall Ave, Unit A103

70 Lawrence St

136 Edwards St

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Bulldog Apartments

38 Walnut St

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399 Howard Ave, Unit 2R

768 State St

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The Eli
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42 Warren St, Unit 4

32 Trumbull St

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39 William St, Unit 2

8 Edgar St

558 Orange St

New Haven Towers

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37 William St, Unit 3

99 Olive St

91 Spring St

483 Ferry St
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426 Poplar St

101 Carlisle St

73 Spring St

417 Poplar St

The Liberty Building

124 Temple St

175 Humphrey St

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Acme Timber Lofts

Ninth Square Apartments

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The Anthem at Square 10
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Curio 269

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Cambridge Oxford

64 Liberty St

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604 Chapel St, Unit 6

73 Lyon St

49 Prince St

140 Orange Street

66 William Street

215 Greene St

42 Trumbull Street
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The Eldorado

167 Wooster St

516 Orange

Strouse Adler

29 Eld St

Mill River Crossing

Residence Court

411 Orange St

Metro 297

254 College 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 | $2,167 | $1,505 | $3,817 |
| Mill River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,450 | $5,202 |
| Mill River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $1,350 | $8,313 |
| Mill River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $1,750 | $6,571 |
| Mill River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,664 | $1,279 | $7,045 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 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 Studio unit found at Bulldog Apartments priced from $1,505. The Liberty Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Mill River apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| The Liberty Building | Studio S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio XLarge | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| The Anthem at Square 10 | S1 Affordable 100% | Studio,1BA | $1,877 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill River, CT
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill River area is the $1.24 price per square foot 405 Blatchley Ave Model at 405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Mill River apartment is the 171 Olive St Model at 171 Olive St, Unit 2 starting at $2,995 with a $1.82 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 405 Blatchley Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 171 Olive St, Unit 2 | 171 Olive St | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 976 State St, Unit 2nd floor | 976 State St | 4BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 40 Academy St, Unit 1 | 40 Academy St | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 57 William St, Unit 1 | 57 William St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 71 Warren St, Unit 1 plus bedroom Wooster Sq | 71 Warren St | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 42 Warren St, Unit 4 | 42 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 399 Howard Ave, Unit 2R | 399 Howard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 269 Norton St, Unit 1B | 269 Norton St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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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 $1,877.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mill River?
The cheapest apartment in Mill River is 37 Center St which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Mill River costs $11,645.
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 13 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 $502 which is $11,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill River.
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