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

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196 Crown St

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49 Prince St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Prince St

49 Prince StNew Haven, CT 06519
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434 George Street
Studio Apartments

434 George Street

434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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140 Orange Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Orange Street

140 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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66 William Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

66 William Street

66-70 William StNew Haven, CT 06511
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215 Greene St
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Greene St

215 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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91 Howe St
3 Bedroom Apartments

91 Howe St

91 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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The Eldorado
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado

1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Howe Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Howe Place Apartments

70 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Campus View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View Apartments

84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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250 Greene St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

250 Greene St

250 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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80 Howe Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Howe Street

80 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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516 Orange
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Orange

516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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165 Park Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

165 Park Street

165 Park StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Strouse Adler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Strouse Adler

78 Olive StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Residence Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residence Court

900 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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411 Orange St
Studio Apartments

411 Orange St

411 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Metro 297
Studio Apartments

Metro 297

297 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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38 Crown Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Crown Street

38 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06510
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254 College St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

254 College St

254 College StNew Haven, CT 06510
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261 Orange
2 Bedroom Apartments

261 Orange

261 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,129
19-21 Lynwood Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
167 Wooster StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Bulldog Apartments1Bedroom - Furnished(Optional)1BR,1BA$1,675
New Haven TowersMadison Tower - Studio LargeStudio,1BA$1,695
Cadence on CanalA2.4Studio,1BA$1,778
Cambridge OxfordThe StudioStudio,1BA$1,790
The Anthem at Square 10S1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
321 Saint John St, Unit 321321 Saint John St3BR,2BA$2.00
Metro on CrownTwo Bed 2.5 Bath Plus2BR,2.5BA$2.75
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
46 Warren St, Unit 146 Warren St1BR,1BA$2.15
Temple Square Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2.60
245 Bradley St, Unit #3W245 Bradley St1BR,1BA$3.00
57 William St, Unit 257 William St2BR,1BA$2.43
167 Wooster StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Ninth Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
19-21 Lynwood Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including New Haven. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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