
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT from $1,385 (95 Rentals)


546 Congress Ave

23 Lilac St

67 Derby Ave

971 Sherman Ave, Unit 1

112 Fairfield St, Unit 1

Brook Hollow

191 Ferry St
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791 Elm St

451 Greenwich Ave

89 Carlisle St

17-19 Blake St

280 Bassett St
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29 Pardee Pl

787 Elm St

205 Winthrop Ave, Unit 1

101 Harrison St

102 Anthony St

511 Winchester Ave, Unit 2nd Fl

30 Hilltop Rd, Unit 1R
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155 Read St

70 Farren Ave

204 Wooster St, Unit Third Floor

91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex

89 Haven St

50 Carmel St

174 Grafton St

227 Fairfield St, Unit 1L
New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Haven?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
New Haven Studio Apartments | $2,071 | $1,095 | $4,225 |
New Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,100 | $6,976 |
New Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,385 | $6,431 |
New Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $1,509 | $8,335 |
New Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $800 | $6,450 |
New Haven 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,518 | $2,500 | $5,150 |
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Getting Around New Haven, CT
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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New Haven, CT Area Reviews
Selina • 4+ years in New Haven
February 25, 2025New haven is a special place that is why people from all cultures want to come here believe it or not Ernie's Pizzeria has the best pizza in New Haven and I went to the Ives library and the community actual put on a show showcasing all kinds of talent and it was free and fun..and there is so much to eat it is crazy...every where in New Haven but pizza....like I said Ernie got you...it is better than Wooster square dare I say oooo...To late..and you can always catch a bus or train..and the vibes are unshakeable because of our many cultures...I once saw a movie on a giant screen at mayor Daniel school on Congress Ave..thanks to parks and rec..New Haven can be wonderful..but I gotta say prices are high and money can fly...but unfortunately these are the times...stay blessed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Haven Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New Haven?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New Haven is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Haven?
The cheapest apartment in New Haven is Westwood Gardens which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in New Haven costs $5,386.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New Haven?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 144 regular apartments in New Haven that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New Haven?
Cheap apartments in New Haven have an average cost of $547 which is $4,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New Haven.
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Written by: Sandy Baker
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.