Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT from $700 (130 Rentals)

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property at 305 Main St

$1,300

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$1,300

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305 Main St

West HavenCT06516
property at 179 Elm St

$1,350

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$1,350

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179 Elm St

West HavenCT06516
property at 214 Blohm St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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214 Blohm St

West HavenCT06516

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property at 73 Center St

$1,500

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$1,500

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73 Center St

West HavenCT06516
property at 165 Center St

$1,550

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$1,550

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165 Center St

West HavenCT06516
property at 121 2nd Ave

$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 635 3rd Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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635 3rd Ave

West HavenCT06516
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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295 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

295 Elm St

295 Elm StWest Haven, CT 06516
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Olive & Wooster
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$1,226 - $6,417
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$1,211 - $6,402
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$15

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$1,226 - $6,417
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Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 37 Hotchkiss St

$1,245

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$1,245

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37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
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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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property at 178 Sherman Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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178 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511

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Cheapest Available West Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster in the Long Wharf neighborhood priced from $1,231. Morningside Commons in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,231
Morningside CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Orange GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
119 Main St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT

As of April 24, 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 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 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
175 Alden Ave, Unit #3175 Alden Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
234 Howard Ave, Unit 2234 Howard Ave3BR,1BA$1.49
773 Savin Ave, Unit 3f773 Savin Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
299 Norton St, Unit 3299 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.55
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.73
331 Edgewood Ave, Unit 1331 Edgewood Ave3BR,1BA$1.68
Foundry Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1)1BR,1BA$1.60
Colonial Court Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.56
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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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 $1,265 at Kenneth Gardens.

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 $1,675.

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