Cheap Homes for Rent in West Haven, CT from $700 (25 Rentals)

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property at 129 Orchard St

129 Orchard St

New HavenCT06519
property at 309 Noble St

309 Noble St

West HavenCT06516
property at 17 Pearl St

17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
property at 684 Legion Ave

684 Legion Ave

New HavenCT06519
property at 137 Fountain St

137 Fountain St

New HavenCT06515

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property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 33 Big Spruce Ln

33 Big Spruce Ln

West HavenCT06516
property at 66 Norton St

66 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 101 Orange St

101 Orange St

New HavenCT06510
property at 215 Blake St

215 Blake St

New HavenCT06515

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 337 Alden Ave

337 Alden Ave

New HavenCT06515
property at 256 Peck Ln

256 Peck Ln

OrangeCT06477
property at 94 Carlisle St

94 Carlisle St

New HavenCT06519
property at 89 Coleman St

89 Coleman St

West HavenCT06516
property at 124 Court St

124 Court St

New HavenCT06511
property at 89 Coleman St

89 Coleman St, Unit 531

89 Coleman St
West HavenCT06516

Local Expert's Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

Learn about Bridgeport and the best neighorhoods to rent with original content written by our Local Expert Staff Writer

property at 14 Court St

14 Court St

West HavenCT06516
property at 412 Edgewood Ave

412 Edgewood Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 1120 New Haven Ave

1120 New Haven Ave

MilfordCT06460
property at 57 Glade St

57 Glade St

West HavenCT06516
property at 11 Truman St

11 Truman St

New HavenCT06519
property at 47 Harbour Close

47 Harbour Close

New HavenCT06519

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property at 104 Howard Ave

104 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519

West Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Haven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Haven, CT is a 3 Beds unit found at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street in the Long Wharf neighborhood priced from $865. Kenneth Gardens in the Eastern Suffolk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Haven apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at 65 Dwight StreetThree Bed - Flat3BR,1BA$865
Kenneth GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Morningside CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,279
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Haven area is the $1.50 price per square foot 104 Webster St Model at 104 Webster St, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value West Haven apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Dwight Garden Apartments starting at $2,023 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Long Wharf 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.
104 Webster St, Unit 2104 Webster St5BR,1BA$1.50
Dwight Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.43
Lascana Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.63
82 Dickerman St, Unit 182 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.60
13 Homestead Ave, Unit 113 Homestead Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
47 Spring St, Unit 347 Spring St4BR,2BA$1.55
46 Henry St, Unit 1L46 Henry St2BR,1BA$1.45
1595 Chapel St, Unit 31595 Chapel St2BR,1BA$1.65
Colonial Court Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.61
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Haven

What type of rentals are currently available in West Haven?

There are currently 692 Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,008 to $7,077. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Haven ranging from $700 to $6,995.

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 $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,487.

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 $1,400 to $7,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $6,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,179.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Local Experts Guide to the Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Bridgeport, CT

Written by: M. April Tome

I'm April, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Bridgeport, CT. I have lived in Fairfield County for over thirty years. I decided to downsize and move to a city with more amenities and affordable rental options.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.