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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (55 Rentals)
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1371 Chapel St
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from $1,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bulldog Apartments
954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
4 Wall St
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312 St John St, Unit 1F
312 St John StNew Haven, CT 06511
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167 Wooster St
167 Wooster StNew Haven, CT 06511
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340 Dixwell AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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89 Carlisle St
New HavenCT06519
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from $1,6002 Bedroom Apartment Available May 15
34 Hallock St, Unit 1
34 Hallock StNew Haven, CT 06519
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New HavenCT06511
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Downtown, New Haven, CT Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,168 | $1,250 | $4,337 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,495 | $6,976 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $1,400 | $8,243 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,908 | $1,509 | $8,335 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $800 | $6,450 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster Apartments priced from $1,129. 167 Wooster St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown 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 |
| 167 Wooster St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Bulldog Apartments | 1Bedroom - Furnished(Optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Axis 201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,722 |
| Cadence on Canal | A2.4 | Studio,1BA | $1,780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.70 price per square foot 265 Orange St Model at 265 Orange St, Unit #2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $4,749. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 527 Chapel St Model at 527 Chapel St, Unit A4 starting at $1,900 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 265 Orange St, Unit #2 | 265 Orange St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.70 |
| 527 Chapel St, Unit A4 | 527 Chapel St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 62 Shelton Ave, Unit Third floor | 62 Shelton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 539 East St, Unit 3 | 539 East St | 3BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 46 Warren St, Unit 1 | 46 Warren St | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 34 Hallock St, Unit 1A1 | 34 Hallock St | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 89 Carlisle St, Unit 2 | 89 Carlisle St | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 167 Wooster St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 545 East St, Unit 2 | 545 East St | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is 167 Wooster St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $11,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $494 which is $10,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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