
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (48 Rentals)
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718 Winchester Ave

216 Mansfield St, Unit 3

39-41 Anthony St

11 Dorman St

71 Lilac St

42-44 Carmel St
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1371 Chapel St

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60 Bowen St

Warner Village Rental Community

134 Gorham Ave

5 Manila Ave

29 3rd St
West Rock, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Rock?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Rock Studio Apartments | $1,874 | $1,395 | $2,125 |
West Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $1,350 | $2,856 |
West Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,400 | $3,459 |
West Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,536 | $4,635 |
West Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $900 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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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 $1,395. Here are the most affordable West Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Seabury Cooperative | Studio One Bath (SE0a) | Studio,1BA | $1,233 |
Warner Village Rental Community | 1BR/1BA First Floor*Brand New* | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
200 Fountain | Elm | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Rock area is the $0.48 price per square foot 565 Orchard St Model at 565 Orchard St, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West Rock apartment is the 12 Lilac St Model at 12 Lilac St, Unit 3 starting at $1,600 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Prospect Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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565 Orchard St, Unit 2 | 565 Orchard St | 3BR,1BA | $0.48 |
12 Lilac St, Unit 3 | 12 Lilac St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
108 Shepard St, Unit 2 | 108 Shepard St | 5BR,2BA | $1.57 |
98 Norton St, Unit E6 | 98 Norton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
94 Hubinger St, Unit Third Floor | 94 Hubinger St | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
1260 Whalley Ave, Unit 1 | 1260 Whalley Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.75 |
255 Ellsworth Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
24 Dickerman St, Unit 2 | 24 Dickerman St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
48 Pardee Pl, Unit 1 | 48 Pardee Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
641 Newhall St, Unit 1R | 641 Newhall St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Rock, New Haven, CT
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Among neighborhoods in New Haven, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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.
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 $1,525.
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 $1,395, while the average apartment in West Rock costs $3,100.
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 3 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 $226 which is $2,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rock.
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