
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (87 Rentals)
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28 Compton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Olive & Wooster

250 Greene St

74 Pearl St

66 Trumbull St

71-73 Whitney Ave

342 Exchange St

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1150 Chapel St, Unit 3rd Floor, Unit 3rd Floor

860 State St
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24 Shelter St, Unit 2, Unit 2

67 Warren St

4 Wall St

101 Carlisle St

502 Chapel St

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316 Saint John St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

483 Ferry St

89 Carlisle St

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New Haven Towers

Centerpointe New Haven
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The Eli

968 State St

34 Wolcott St

35 Nash St

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40 Franklin St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

872 State St

116 Court St

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104 Nash St, Unit 3, Unit 3

295 Humphrey St

196 Crown St
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Cambridge Oxford

762 State St

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261 Bradley St, Unit BS, Unit BS

139 Bradley St

426 Poplar St

13 Pleasant St

488 Chapel St

The Liberty Building

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Curio 269

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220 Pine St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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191 St John St

175 Humphrey St

548 Ferry St

51 Pearl St

60 Mechanic St

93 Whitney Ave

40 Academy St, Unit 2

957 State St

19 Whitney Ave

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Acme Timber Lofts
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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 | $2,228 | $1,400 | $3,688 |
| Mill River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,200 | $6,468 |
| Mill River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $1,500 | $8,513 |
| Mill River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $900 | $7,906 |
| Mill River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $1,194 | $6,470 |
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There are currently 87 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 $1,191. Bulldog Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,505. Here are the most affordable Mill River apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,191 |
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio PR | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| Centerpointe New Haven | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Olive & Court | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill River, CT
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill River area is the $1.96 price per square foot 34 Trumbull St Model at 34 Trumbull St, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Mill River apartment is the 35 Eld St Model at 35 Eld St starting at $2,900 with a $2.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Trumbull St, Unit Unit 1 | 34 Trumbull St | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 35 Eld St | 35 Eld St | 3BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 30 Compton St, Unit 2 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 102 Audubon St, Unit 3rd Floor | 102 Audubon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 71 Warren St, Unit 1 plus bedroom Wooster Sq | 71 Warren St | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Washington | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 24 Shelter St, Unit 2 | 24 Shelter St | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 40 Franklin St, Unit 2R | 40 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMill River, New Haven, CT
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Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mill River Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mill River?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mill River is at Bulldog Apartments listed at $1,505.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mill River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mill River Apartment is $1,900 at 37 Center St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mill River Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mill River is starting from $2,595 at Olive & Court.
What is the most affordable Mill River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mill River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Archive and starts from $3,922.
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