Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (25 Rentals)

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136 Dwight
2 Bedroom Apartments

136 Dwight

136 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Brendan Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brendan Towers

457-461 Whalley AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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1447 Chapel Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1447 Chapel Street

1447 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Carriage Hill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

463-469 Whalley AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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91 Howe St
3 Bedroom Apartments

91 Howe St

91 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Spring Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Glen Apartments

25 Springside AveNew Haven, CT 06515
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Saxony
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony

562 Central AveNew Haven, CT 06515
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101-105 Ramsdell St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

101-105 Ramsdell St

103 Ramsdell StNew Haven, CT 06515
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Campus View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View Apartments

84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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365 Orchard Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

365 Orchard Street

365 Orchard StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Alden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alden

19 Barnett StNew Haven, CT 06515
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120 Sherman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Sherman Ave

120 Sherman AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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Imperial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Gardens

492-514 Fountain StNew Haven, CT 06515
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Norton Pointe Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Norton Pointe Apartments

66 Norton StNew Haven, CT 06511
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58-64 Sheldon Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

58-64 Sheldon Terrace

58-64 Sheldon TerNew Haven, CT 06511
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West Rock, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Rock area of New Haven, CT is a Studio unit found at Seabury Cooperative priced from $1,233. Warner Village Rental Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable West Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seabury CooperativeStudio One Bath (SE0a)Studio,1BA$1,233
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA First Floor*Brand New*1BR,1BA$1,295
200 FountainElmStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT

As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Rock area is the $0.79 price per square foot 982 Dixwell Ave Model at 982 Dixwell Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West Rock neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Rock apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Dwight Garden Apartments starting at $2,023 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
982 Dixwell Ave, Unit 2982 Dixwell Ave3BR,1BA$0.79
Dwight Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.43
82 Dickerman St, Unit 182 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.60
312 Huntington St, Unit 3312 Huntington St3BR,1BA$1.77
80 Shepard St, Unit 280 Shepard St2BR,1BA$1.59
255 Ellsworth Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.75
46 Henry St, Unit 1L46 Henry St2BR,1BA$1.45
1595 Chapel St, Unit 31595 Chapel St2BR,1BA$1.65
751 George St, Unit 3751 George St3BR,1BA$1.72
49 Carmel St, Unit 349 Carmel St1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Connecticut including West Rock, New Haven, and the greater New Haven area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West Rock Neighborhood in New Haven, CT

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Rock Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Rock?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Rock is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Rock?

The cheapest apartment in West Rock is Warner Village Rental Community which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in West Rock costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Rock?

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 25 regular apartments in West Rock 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 West Rock?

Cheap apartments in West Rock have an average cost of $134 which is $2,866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rock.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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