
Apartments for Rent in the West River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT (128 Rentals)


1476 Chapel

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1579 Chapel St, Unit 304

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57 Orchard St, Unit 1

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81 Sherman Ave, Unit 2

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1105 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit 2L

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705 George St, Unit 2

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204 Sherman Ave, Unit A4

129 Orchard St

842 Congress Ave
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220 Sherman Ave, Unit 02

208 Sherman Ave, Unit A4

85 Ward St

33 Stevens St

144 Gilbert Ave

1616 Chapel St

37-39 Hotchkiss St

98 Sherman Ave

46 -54-54 Orchard St

26 Tyler St
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522 Elm St

268 Davenport Ave

51 Mead St

30 Platt St

83 Norton St

83 Hallock St

54 Sherman Ave

16 Vine St

31 White St

706 George St
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260 Orchard St

467 Columbus Ave

111 Kensington St

8 Harding Pl

66 Norton St

12 Kensington St

850 Congress Ave

389 Orchard St

1259 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit 3

5 Oak Pl
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51 Gilbert St

36 Derby Ave

Norton Pointe Apartments

339 Winthrop Ave

20 Judson Ave

Judson Manor

31-35 Judson Ave

1079 Ella T Grasso Blvd

80 Sherman Ave

150 Gilbert Ave
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West River, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West River Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
| West River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| West River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,600 | $2,250 |
| West River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,300 | $3,150 |
| West River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,800 | $2,350 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in West River?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,483 | $1,975 | $3,475 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,222 | $2,195 | $2,250 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest River, New Haven, CT
Ranked #13
Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about West River
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West River area of New Haven, CT?
As of today, August 27, 2026, there are currently 128 available West River apartments priced from $1,250 to $3,150, with an average monthly rent of $1,818.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom West River Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West River ranges from $1,250 to $1,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,293.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West River cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West River range from $1,600 to $2,250. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,799.
How expensive are West River Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West River on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $3,150 - averaging $1,903 for the location.
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