
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (9 Rentals)
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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 |
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West River Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
West River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,495 | $1,950 |
West River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $1,595 | $2,500 |
West River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,750 | $2,625 |
West River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $2,200 | $3,320 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West River Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available West River Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Apartments at 65 Dwight Street | Four Bed | 4BR,1BA | $3,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West River, CT
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West River area is the $1.53 price per square foot 98 Norton St Model at 98 Norton St, Unit E6 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value West River apartment is the Four Bed Model at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street starting at $3,260 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West River apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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98 Norton St, Unit E6 | 98 Norton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Apartments at 65 Dwight Street | Four Bed | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.77 |
1639 Chapel St, Unit 1L | 1639 Chapel St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
63 Irving St, Unit 1 | 63 Irving St | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest River, New Haven, CT
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in New Haven, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West River Neighborhood in New Haven, CT
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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