Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (55 Rentals)

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property at 705 Orchard St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 8
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705 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 208 Sherman Ave
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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208 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Norton St
$1,290

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Base Rent$1,290

Total Monthly Price$1,290
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 135 Howe St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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135 Howe St

New HavenCT06511
property at 265 Winthrop Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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265 Winthrop Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 64 Ellsworth Ave
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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64 Ellsworth Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 522 Elm St
$1,425 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 37-39 Hotchkiss St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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37-39 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 15 Carmel St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 100-100 Anthony St
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom Rentals
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100-100 Anthony St

New HavenCT06515
property at 30 Platt St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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30 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
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Rockview
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rockview

6 Solomon XingNew Haven, CT 06515
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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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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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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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1447 Chapel Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1447 Chapel Street

1447 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511

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Lynwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Place

2-8 Lynwood PlNew Haven, CT 06511
Student Housing
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Seabury Cooperative
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seabury Cooperative

400 Elm StNew Haven, CT 06511
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522 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

522 Elm St

522 Elm StNew Haven, CT 06511
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98 Anthony St
2 Bedroom Apartments

98 Anthony St

98 Anthony StNew Haven, CT 06515
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1015 Whalley Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Whalley Ave

1015 Whalley AveNew Haven, CT 06515
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80 Howe Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Howe Street

80 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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99 Beacon St
$950 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price$950 - $2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

99 Beacon St

99 Beacon StHamden, CT 06514
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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 4 Beds unit found at Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living priced from $850. Warner Village Rental Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable West Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis4BR,3BA$850
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Encore Apartments - 275 Research Pkwy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,295
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,396
522 Elm St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Rock area is the $1.31 price per square foot 977 Whalley Ave Model at 977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL in the in the West Rock neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value West Rock apartment is the 88 Harrison St Model at 88 Harrison St, Unit #1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the West Rock 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.
977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL977 Whalley Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.31
88 Harrison St, Unit #188 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.49
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.22
99 Beacon St99 Beacon St2BR,1BA$1.60
249 Munson St, Unit 2249 Munson St4BR,2BA$1.75
42 Pine St, Unit 242 Pine St3BR,1BA$1.82
424 Dixwell Ave, Unit #1424 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
1579 Chapel St, Unit 3041579 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.75
226-234 Ellsworth Avenue226-234 Ellsworth Ave 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.81

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

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 $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Rock is Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Rock costs $2,200.

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 16 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 $207 which is $1,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rock.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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