
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $800 (43 Rentals)
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4 Wall St

66 Trumbull St

312 St John St, Unit 1F

167 Wooster St

13 Pleasant St

New Haven Towers

139 Bradley St
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698 Orange St

CenterPointe Apartments

Cadence on Canal

196 Crown St

The Novella

768 State St

The Anthem at Square 10

The Liberty Building

502 Chapel St
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Haven?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown New Haven Studio Apartments | $2,306 | $1,495 | $7,215 |
Downtown New Haven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,500 | $8,272 |
Downtown New Haven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,887 | $1,700 | $9,715 |
Downtown New Haven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,475 | $1,895 | $8,176 |
Downtown New Haven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,069 | $6,450 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available Downtown New Haven Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Haven area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster Apartments priced from $1,129. 19-21 Lynwood Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Haven apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Olive & Wooster Apartments | D4 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,129 |
19-21 Lynwood Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
167 Wooster St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Bulldog Apartments | 1Bedroom - Furnished(Optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Cadence on Canal | A2.4 | Studio,1BA | $1,778 |
Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,790 |
The Anthem at Square 10 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Haven, CT
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Haven area is the $2.00 price per square foot 321 Saint John St Model at 321 Saint John St, Unit 321 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown New Haven apartment is the Two Bed 2.5 Bath Plus Model at Metro on Crown starting at $3,795 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Haven apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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321 Saint John St, Unit 321 | 321 Saint John St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Metro on Crown | Two Bed 2.5 Bath Plus | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.75 |
165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
46 Warren St, Unit 1 | 46 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Temple Square Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
245 Bradley St, Unit #3W | 245 Bradley St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
57 William St, Unit 2 | 57 William St | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
167 Wooster St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Ninth Square Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
19-21 Lynwood Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Getting Around the Downtown New Haven Neighborhood in New Haven, CT
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
76 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Haven Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown New Haven?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown New Haven is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Haven?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Haven is 19-21 Lynwood Place which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Downtown New Haven costs $11,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 24 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown New Haven?
Cheap apartments in Downtown New Haven have an average cost of $672 which is $10,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven.
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