Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (90 Rentals)

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property at 37 Hotchkiss St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 178 Sherman Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

178 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 39 Lander St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

39 Lander St

New HavenCT06511

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560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5
$1,450
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$1,450

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$1,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5

560 Prospect StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 66 Trumbull St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

66 Trumbull St

New HavenCT06510
property at 71-73 Whitney Ave

$1,495 - $2,195

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 24

71-73 Whitney Ave

New HavenCT06510
property at 24 Harding Pl

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom Rentals

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24 Harding Pl

New HavenCT06511
property at 134 Hazel St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Hazel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 280 Bassett St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

280 Bassett St

New HavenCT06511
property at 70 Admiral St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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70 Admiral St

New HavenCT06511

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Dwight Garden Apartments
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$1,582 - $3,046
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$1,582 - $3,046

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$1,582 - $3,046
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Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 80 Shepard St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

80 Shepard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 215 Blake St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

215 Blake St

New HavenCT06515
property at 32 Platt St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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32 Platt St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 195 Valley St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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195 Valley St

New HavenCT06515
property at 312 Huntington St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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312 Huntington St

New HavenCT06511
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Winchester Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,764 - $3,180
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$1,749 - $3,165
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Winchester Lofts

275 Winchester AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 787 Elm St

$1,790

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$1,790

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$1,790

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

787 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
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West Gate Townhomes
$1,799 - $2,195
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$1,799 - $2,195

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

West Gate Townhomes

283 Cooper PlNew Haven, CT 06515
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property at 8 Read St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Read St

New HavenCT06511
property at 174 Goffe Terrace

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

174 Goffe Terrace

New HavenCT06511
property at 761 Winchester Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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761 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 209 Willard St

$1,800 - $2,100

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$1,800

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$1,800

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209 Willard St

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
  • Utilities Included

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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 1 Bed unit found at Seabury Cooperative priced from $1,321. Warner Village Rental Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable West Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA top floor1BR,1BA$1,350
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,400
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,430
200 FountainElmStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Rock area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Dwight Garden Apartments in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,046. The second greatest value West Rock apartment is the 175 Alden Ave Model at 175 Alden Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,995 with a $1.53 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.
Dwight Garden Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1BA$1.86
175 Alden Ave, Unit #3175 Alden Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
312 Huntington St, Unit 3312 Huntington St3BR,1BA$1.50
235 Starr St, Unit 2235 Starr St3BR,1BA$1.80
299 Norton St, Unit 3299 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.55
331 Edgewood Ave, Unit 1331 Edgewood Ave3BR,1BA$1.68
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.73
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
1166 Dixwell Ave, Unit #11661166 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor39 Shepard St2BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #16

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Rock?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Rock is at 200 Fountain listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Rock Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Rock Apartment is $1,321 at Seabury Cooperative.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Rock Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Rock is starting from $1,430 at Rockview.

What is the most affordable West Rock Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Rock Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1476 Chapel and starts from $1,675.

Expert Rental Resources

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