
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (70 Rentals)
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501 Blatchley Ave, Unit 1A

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Olive & Wooster

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269 Norton St, Unit 1B

71-73 Whitney Ave

54 Dixwell Ave

159 Orange St

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Bulldog Apartments

436 Poplar St

22 Richard St
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4 Wall St

768 State St

101 Carlisle St

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22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden

342 Exchange St

275 Chapel St

275 Chapel St

502 Chapel St

73 Spring St

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The Eli
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Centerpointe New Haven

34 Wolcott St

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26 Lyon St, Unit 2

22 Wolcott St

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Curio 269

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New Haven Towers

91 Spring St

427 Blatchley Ave

139 Bradley St

Ninth Square Apartments
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483 Ferry St

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Cambridge Oxford

762 State St

70 William St

66 Trumbull St

92 William St

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1150 Chapel St, Unit Studio

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187 Ferry St, Unit 2

417 Poplar St

The Liberty Building
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13 Saltonstall Ave, Unit 1st Floor

872 State St

548 Ferry St

175 Humphrey St

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Acme Timber Lofts

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James English Building

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604 Chapel St, Unit 6

49 Warren St

604 Chapel St

49 Prince 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 | $2,223 | $1,500 | $4,469 |
| Mill River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,200 | $6,073 |
| Mill River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $1,575 | $8,513 |
| Mill River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $1,550 | $7,897 |
| Mill River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $1,250 | $6,470 |
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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 $1,250. 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 Collective | 4BR,4BA | $1,250 |
| Bulldog Apartments | Studio PR | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Ninth Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
| The Liberty Building | Studio S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill River, CT
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill River area is the $2.35 price per square foot 633 Orange St Model at 633 Orange St, Unit 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Mill River apartment is the Penthouse Model at Centerpointe New Haven starting at $3,055 with a $2.44 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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| 633 Orange St, Unit 1 | 633 Orange St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| Centerpointe New Haven | Penthouse | 2BR,3BA | $2.44 |
| 641 Ferry St | 641 Ferry St | 4BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 774 State St, Unit Units 2 | 774 State St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 187 Ferry St, Unit 2 | 187 Ferry St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 13 Saltonstall Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 13 Saltonstall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden | 22 Lyon St | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 269 Norton St, Unit 1B | 269 Norton St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 501 Blatchley Ave, Unit 1A | 501 Blatchley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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 $1,875 at Acme Timber Lofts.
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 $2,005 at Bulldog Apartments.
What is the most affordable Mill River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mill River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Corsair and starts from $3,785.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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