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property at 129 Orchard St

$700

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129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 28 Compton St

$900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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28 Compton St, Unit 1, Unit 1

28 Compton St
New HavenCT06511
property at 310 W Division St

$1,500

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310 W Division St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

310 W Division St
New HavenCT06511
property at 24 Arthur St

$1,500

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24 Arthur St

New HavenCT06519
property at 254 Bassett St

$1,500

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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254 Bassett St

New HavenCT06511
property at 79 Claudia Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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79 Claudia Dr, Unit The Oaks, Unit The Oaks

79 Claudia Dr
West HavenCT06516

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property at 67 Warren St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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67 Warren St

New HavenCT06511
property at 100-100 Anthony St

$1,695

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$1,695

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100-100 Anthony St

New HavenCT06515

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property at 60 Plainfield Ave

$1,700

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60 Plainfield Ave

West HavenCT06516
property at 222 Hallock Ave

$1,700

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222 Hallock Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

222 Hallock Ave
New HavenCT06519
property at 977 Whalley Ave

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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977 Whalley Ave, Unit Unit3, Unit Unit3

977 Whalley Ave
New HavenCT06515
property at 215 Blake St

$1,700

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$1,700

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215 Blake St

New HavenCT06515
property at 787 Elm St

$1,790

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$1,790

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$1,790

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787 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 124 Court St

$1,800

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$1,800

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124 Court St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 119 Carmel St

$1,900

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119 Carmel St, Unit 3, Unit 3

119 Carmel St
New HavenCT06511
property at 26 Whittlesey Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Whittlesey Ave

New HavenCT06511

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West Haven, CT Local Guide

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 $1,174. 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$1,174
Morningside CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Orange GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT

As of May 25, 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 454 Fountain St Model at 454 Fountain St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.29 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
454 Fountain St, Unit 2454 Fountain St2BR,1BA$1.29
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.82
24 Westwood Rd, Unit 24 Westwood24 Westwood Rd2BR,1BA$1.71
Hilltop Terrace Apartments!!! Amazing rental!1 bed1BR,1BA$1.73
Foundry Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (fc1x1)1BR,1BA$1.60
Colonial Court Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.56
173 Elm StB221BR,1BA$1.71
Tamarack ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Kenneth GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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West Haven, CT
Population: 54,879

Ranked #705

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Haven

What type of rentals are currently available in West Haven?

There are currently 666 Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $800 to $7,895. There are also 130 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Haven ranging from $700 to $10,395.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Haven ranges from $700 to $10,395 with an average monthly rent of $4,026.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Haven range from $900 to $7,731, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $6,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,170.

Expert Rental Resources

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