Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (43 Rentals)

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Bulldog Apartments
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$1,495 - $2,795
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$1,495 - $2,795

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bulldog Apartments

954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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399 Howard Ave, Unit 2R
$1,550
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$1,550

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$1,550
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

399 Howard Ave, Unit 2R

399 Howard AveNew Haven, CT 06519
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property at 175 Bradley St

175 Bradley St

New HavenCT06511
property at 94 William St

94 William St

New HavenCT06511
property at 70 Lawrence St

70 Lawrence St

New HavenCT06511

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The Eli
$1,630 - $5,445
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$1,630 - $5,445

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$1,630 - $5,445
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Eli

227 Church StNew Haven, CT 06510
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42 Warren St, Unit 4
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
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42 Warren St, Unit 4

42 Warren StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 10 Salem St

10 Salem St

New HavenCT06519
property at 25 High St

25 High St

New HavenCT06510
property at 38 Walnut St

38 Walnut St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 483 Ferry St

483 Ferry St

New HavenCT06513
property at 604 Orange St

604 Orange St

New HavenCT06511
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10 Salem St, Unit 1
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Salem St, Unit 1

10 Salem StNew Haven, CT 06519
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property at 426 Poplar St

426 Poplar St

New HavenCT06513
property at 183 Bradley St

183 Bradley St

New HavenCT06511

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49 Prince St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Prince St

49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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140 Orange Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Orange Street

140 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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66 William Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

66 William Street

66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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215 Greene St
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Greene St

215 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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42 Trumbull Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42 Trumbull Street

42 Trumbull StNew Haven, CT 06510
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The Eldorado
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado

1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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167 Wooster St
1 Bedroom Apartments

167 Wooster St

167 Wooster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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516 Orange
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Orange

516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Strouse Adler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Strouse Adler

78 Olive StNew Haven, CT 06510
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29 Eld St
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29 Eld St

29 Eld StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Mill River Crossing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mill River Crossing

657-665 Grand AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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Residence Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence Court

900 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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411 Orange St
Studio Apartments

411 Orange St

411 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Metro 297
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metro 297

297 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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38 Crown Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Crown Street

38 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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254 College St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 College St

254 College StNew Haven, CT 06510
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441 Chapel Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

441 Chapel Street

441 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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261 Orange
2 Bedroom Apartments

261 Orange

261 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Mill River, New Haven, CT Local Guide

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 Apartments priced from $1,279. CenterPointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here are the most affordable Mill River apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,279
CenterPointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bed Loft1BR,1BA$1,710
New Haven TowersMadison Tower - Studio XLargeStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill River, CT

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mill River area is the $1.62 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Plus Model at Metro on Crown in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,024. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro on CrownTwo Bed Two Bath Plus2BR,2BA$1.62
171 Olive St, Unit 2171 Olive St3BR,1BA$1.82
528 Chapel St, Unit Apartment C528 Chapel St3BR,2BA$1.93
57 William St, Unit 157 William St3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.10
89 Haven St, Unit 189 Haven St3BR,1BA$1.95
10 Salem St, Unit 110 Salem St4BR,1BA$1.80
46 Warren St, Unit 146 Warren St1BR,1BA$2.06
42 Warren St, Unit 442 Warren St1BR,1BA$1.94
399 Howard Ave, Unit 2R399 Howard Ave1BR,1BA$1.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mill River, New Haven, CT

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Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central New Haven. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mill River?

The cheapest apartment in Mill River is CenterPointe Apartments which is listed at $1,710, 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 68 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 $542 which is $11,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill River.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.