
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (46 Rentals)
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269 Norton St, Unit 1B

14 Ellsworth Ave

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49 Carmel St, Unit 3

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78 Ellsworth Ave, Unit E5

638 Elm St

319 Sherman Ave

39 Lander St

21 Young St
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381 Shelton Ave

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1400 Ella T Grasso Blvd

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322 Sherman Ave, Unit 3

280 Bassett St

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223 Fairfield St, Unit L1

797 Elm St

Rockview

136 Dwight

226-234 Ellsworth Avenue
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Brendan Towers

1447 Chapel Street

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Carriage Hill

91 Howe St

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Saxony

101-105 Ramsdell St
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365 Orchard Street

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Alden

25 Lynwood Place, #5, #9, 12

120 Sherman Ave

Imperial Gardens

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58-64 Sheldon Terrace

1477 Chapel Street

19-21 Lynwood Place

1015 Whalley Ave

80 Howe Street

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1166 Dixwell Ave

Warner Village Rental Community

64 Lexington St

108 Concord St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rock Studio Apartments | $2,077 | $700 | $2,602 |
| West Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $925 | $2,999 |
| West Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,350 | $3,557 |
| West Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,054 | $1,350 | $4,718 |
| West Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,700 | $3,895 |
| West Rock 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $2,350 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 46 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 1 Bed unit found at Pine Rock Student Living priced from $925. Warner Village Rental Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable West Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rock Student Living | Pine Rock C Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Warner Village Rental Community | 1BR/1BA ground level | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Rockview | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Rock area is the $1.21 price per square foot 359 Sherman Ave Model at 359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $1,700. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2 | 359 Sherman Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 175 Alden Ave, Unit #3 | 175 Alden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 187 Alden Ave, Unit Lg 2 bedroom apt for rent | 187 Alden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 312 Huntington St, Unit 3 | 312 Huntington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 235 Starr St, Unit 2 | 235 Starr St | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Rockview | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1166 Dixwell Ave | 1166 Dixwell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor | 39 Shepard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 49 Carmel St, Unit 3 | 49 Carmel St | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 322 Sherman Ave, Unit 3 | 322 Sherman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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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 $1,430.
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 $925, while the average apartment in West Rock costs $2,825.
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 $245 which is $2,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rock.
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