Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (16 Rentals)

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property at 196 Norton St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 68 Warner St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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68 Warner St

HamdenCT06514

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property at 254 Bassett St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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254 Bassett St

New HavenCT06511
property at 2 Read St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2 Read St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1160 Dixwell Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1160 Dixwell Ave

HamdenCT06514
property at 1091 Whalley Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1091 Whalley Ave, Unit B

1091 Whalley Ave
New HavenCT06515

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property at 211 Norton St

$1,590

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$1,590

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$1,590

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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211 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 977 Whalley Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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977 Whalley Ave, Unit Unit3

977 Whalley Ave
New HavenCT06515
property at 119 Carmel St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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119 Carmel St, Unit 3

119 Carmel St
New HavenCT06511
property at 365 Mather St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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365 Mather St, Unit 200

365 Mather St
HamdenCT06514
property at 1085 Whalley Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1085 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515

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property at 345 Norton St

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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345 Norton St

New HavenCT06511

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 2 Beds unit found at Rockview priced from $38. Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable West Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockview2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$38
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis4BR,3BA$850
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Chapel Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT

As of August 26, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Rockview starting at $1,702 with a $1.22 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
Rockview3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.22
99 Beacon St99 Beacon St2BR,1BA$1.37
673 Elm St673 Elm St3BR,1BA$1.77
249 Munson St, Unit 2249 Munson St4BR,2BA$1.75
100 Mansfield St, Unit 102-2100 Mansfield St2BR,1.5BA$1.83
424 Dixwell Ave, Unit #1424 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
337 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1st fl337 Ellsworth Ave2BR,1BA$1.90
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
226-234 Ellsworth Avenue226-234 Ellsworth Ave 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.81

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West Rock, New Haven, CT

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Rock

What type of rentals are currently available in West Rock?

There are currently 474 Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,100. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Rock ranging from $800 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Rock?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Rock ranges from $800 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,302.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Rock?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Rock range from $1,175 to $4,718, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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