Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (51 Rentals)

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244 St John St
$1,5751 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

244 St John St

New Haven, CT 06511
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136 Dwight
2 Bedroom Apartments

136 Dwight

136 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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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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1447 Chapel Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1447 Chapel Street

1447 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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66 William Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

66 William Street

66-70 William 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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215 Greene St
2 Bedroom Apartments

215 Greene St

215 Greene StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Florence Virtue
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Virtue

37 Orchard PlNew 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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80 Howe Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Howe Street

80 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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33 Howe Street
3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Howe Street

33 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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17 Howe Street
Studio Apartments

17 Howe Street

17 Howe 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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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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411 Orange St
Studio Apartments

411 Orange St

411 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Residence Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residence Court

900 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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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

Downtown, New Haven, CT Local Guide

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 $1,049. 19-21 Lynwood Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD3 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,049
19-21 Lynwood Place19 Lynwood Place 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
167 Wooster StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Bulldog Apartments1Bedroom - Furnished(Optional)1BR,1BA$1,675
New Haven TowersMadison Tower - Studio LargeStudio,1BA$1,695
Axis 201StudioStudio,1BA$1,722
The Liberty BuildingStudio S10Studio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of February 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.68 price per square foot 530 Elm St Model at 530 Elm St, Unit B in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 47 William St Model at 47 William St, Unit #1 starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
530 Elm St, Unit B530 Elm St4BR,3BA$1.68
47 William St, Unit #147 William St3BR,1BA$2.08
648 Elm St, Unit 1648 Elm St4BR,1BA$2.08
14 Dickerman St, Unit 214 Dickerman St2BR,1BA$1.50
351 Sherman Ave, Unit 2351 Sherman Ave3BR,1BA$1.55
52 Warren St, Unit 252 Warren St2BR,1BA$1.80
8 N Bank St, Unit 18 N Bank St1BR,1BA$1.94
Dwight Garden Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1BA$2.07
44 Henry St, Unit 344 Henry St2BR,1BA$2.11
167 Wooster StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, New Haven, CT

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in New Haven, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown, New Haven, and the greater New Haven area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at New Haven Towers listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,495 at 19-21 Lynwood Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,295 at James English Building.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dwight Garden Apartments and starts from $1,859.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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