Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (60 Rentals)

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property at 1371 Chapel St

1371 Chapel St

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property at 42-44 Carmel St

42-44 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 363 Sherman Ave

363 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 37 Hotchkiss St

37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511

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2 Derby Ave, Unit 3
$1,395
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$1,395

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2 Derby Ave, Unit 3

2 Derby AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 50 Platt St

50 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
property at 169 Winchester Ave

169 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 67 Derby Ave

67 Derby Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 15 Carmel St

15 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 212 Newhall St

212 Newhall St

New HavenCT06511
property at 339 Shelton Ave

339 Shelton Ave

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property at 381 Shelton Ave

381 Shelton Ave

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property at 16 Dorman St

16 Dorman St

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property at 23 Pond Lily Ave

23 Pond Lily Ave

New HavenCT06515
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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

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock C Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Warner Village Rental Community1BD/1BA lower level1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Rock area is the $1.30 price per square foot 134 Shelton Ave Model at 134 Shelton Ave, Unit unit 2 in the in the Newhallville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value West Rock apartment is the 101 Bristol St Model at 101 Bristol St, Unit SecondFloor starting at $2,995 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.
134 Shelton Ave, Unit unit 2134 Shelton Ave5BR,2BA$1.30
101 Bristol St, Unit SecondFloor101 Bristol St4BR,2BA$1.43
163 Dwight St, Unit First Floor163 Dwight St1BR,1BA$0.57
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock A Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.65
104 Webster St, Unit 2104 Webster St5BR,1BA$1.50
175 Alden Ave, Unit #3175 Alden Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
23 Harding Pl, Unit 3rd floor23 Harding Pl3BR,1BA$1.58
91 Willis St, Unit 2nd fl91 Willis St2BR,1BA$1.50
1579 Chapel St, Unit 3051579 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.58
2 Derby Ave, Unit 32 Derby Ave2BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #25

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 $1,350.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Rock is Pine Rock Student Living which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in West Rock costs $2,900.

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 $2,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rock.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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