Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT from $700 (123 Rentals)

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property at 179 Elm St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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179 Elm St

West HavenCT06516

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278 Main
$1,536 - $3,248
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$1,511 - $3,223
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$25

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$1,536 - $3,248
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278 Main

278 Main StWest Haven, CT 06516
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property at 121 2nd Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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121 2nd Ave

West HavenCT06516
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152 Dalton St
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
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152 Dalton St

152 Dalton StWest Haven, CT 06516
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property at 433 3rd Ave

$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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433 3rd Ave

West HavenCT06516
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VIP I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VIP I

73 Knox StWest Haven, CT 06516
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VIP II Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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175 Canton StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Crestwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

48 Claudia DrWest Haven, CT 06516
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Willowwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willowwood Apartments

1 Greta StWest Haven, CT 06516
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112-116 Elizabeth St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

112-116 Elizabeth St

112-116 Elizabeth StWest Haven, CT 06516
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323 Center St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

323 Center St

323 Center StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Martin
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Martin

106-108 Martin StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Waverly
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly

136 Elm StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Lincoln
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln

131 Elm StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Rolling Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Ridge

16 Ridge Ct WWest Haven, CT 06516
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Kimberly Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Gardens

163 Spring StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Meadow Landing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Landing

397 Meadowbrook CtWest Haven, CT 06516
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Crestview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Apartments

62 Treat StWest Haven, CT 06516
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193 Dwight St, Unit 3
$1,200
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$1,200

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193 Dwight St, Unit 3

193 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Morningside Commons
$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,450

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$1,250 - $1,450
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Morningside Commons

17 Foran RdMilford, CT 06460
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Olive & Wooster
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$1,271 - $6,948
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$1,256 - $6,933
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$15

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$1,271 - $6,948
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 203 West St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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203 West St

New HavenCT06519
property at 485 Howard Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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485 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519
property at 745 George St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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745 George St

New HavenCT06511
property at 402 Crown St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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402 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 893-893 Elm St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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893-893 Elm St

New HavenCT06511

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Cheapest Available West Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Haven, CT is a Studio unit found at Morningside Commons in the Woodmont neighborhood priced from $1,250. 1476 Chapel in the Long Wharf neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Haven apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morningside CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,271
Grove Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Orange GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
119 Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Tamarack ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Haven area is the $1.43 price per square foot 311 Racebrook Rd Model at 311 Racebrook Rd, Unit The Alfred Bldg. - 2nd Fl in the in the Post Road North neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value West Haven apartment is the 92 Townsend Ave Model at 92 Townsend Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,950 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Annex neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Haven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
311 Racebrook Rd, Unit The Alfred Bldg. - 2nd Fl311 Racebrook Rd2BR,2BA$1.43
92 Townsend Ave, Unit 292 Townsend Ave4BR,2BA$1.64
454 Fountain St, Unit 2454 Fountain St2BR,1BA$1.29
1599 Chapel St, Unit Apt 31599 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.19
172 Ellsworth Avenue172 Ellsworth Avenue2BR,1BA$1.67
Foundry Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1)1BR,1BA$1.60
Colonial Court Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.56
173 Elm StB221BR,1BA$1.71
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Grove Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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West Haven Overview

With its scenic coastal views, small town aesthetic, and quick access to New York, West Haven, Connecticut, definitely seems to have it all. Sweetening the deal are the university jobs and other excellent career opportunities in its midst. Plus, the local restaurants, shopping centers, parklands, and beaches make it easy to truly enjoy your downtime on your days off work. So, if you’re looking for a great place to live, you cannot go wrong by setting your sights on spacious apartments in West Haven. 

Why live in West Haven, CT?

If you decide to live in West Haven apartments, you get a home with a quiet, suburban feel while residing just an hour’s drive from New York. Opportunities for weekend trips into the Big Apple abound as a result. When you’d like to get out of the house while staying close to home, the miles of ocean beaches serve as a great place to go for a day trip. You also have your choice of beautiful greenspaces inland, including Painter Park with its sports courts, walking paths and ice skating rink. Whenever you’d like to go shopping and eat at local restaurants, just head over to Campbell Avenue, Kimberly Avenue, or Saw Mill Road.

West Haven, CT
Population: 54,879

Ranked #705

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Haven Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Haven?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Haven is at Morningside Commons listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Haven Apartment is $1,250 at 1476 Chapel.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Haven is starting from $1,475 at Kenneth Gardens.

What is the most affordable West Haven Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Haven Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1476 Chapel and starts from $1,400.

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