Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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72 Mechanic St

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738 Whitney Ave

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725 Whitney Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

725 Whitney Ave

725 Whitney AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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Eli Whitney
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eli Whitney

750 Whitney AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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516 Orange
1 Bedroom Apartments

516 Orange

516 Orange StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1435 State St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1435 State St

1435 State StNew Haven, CT 06511
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East Rock, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Rock Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Rock area of New Haven, CT is a Studio unit found at The Taft priced from $1,865. Cambridge Oxford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here are the most affordable East Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The TaftStudioStudio,1BA$1,865
Cambridge OxfordThe StudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Winchester Lofts1AA1BR,1BA$2,025
The Mason at City CrossingJR_1Studio,1BA$2,159
Curio 269GinghamStudio,1BA$2,284

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rock, CT

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Rock area is the $1.53 price per square foot 70 Peck St Model at 70 Peck St, Unit 120 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value East Rock 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 East Rock apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
70 Peck St, Unit 12070 Peck St3BR,2BA$1.53
Metro on CrownTwo Bed 2.5 Bath Plus2BR,2.5BA$2.75
Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.44
539 East St, Unit 3539 East St3BR,1BA$2.10
119 Monroe St, Unit 1119 Monroe St2BR,1BA$2.14
245 Bradley St, Unit #3W245 Bradley St1BR,1BA$3.00
Curio 269GinghamStudio ,1BA$4.04
The Mason at City CrossingJR_1Studio ,1BA$4.03
Winchester Lofts1AA1BR,1BA$3.86
The TaftStudioStudio ,1BA$3.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Rock Neighborhood in New Haven, CT

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Rock Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Rock?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Rock is at The Taft listed at $1,865.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rock Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Rock Apartment is $2,025 at Winchester Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Rock is starting from $2,600 at Winchester Lofts.

What is the most affordable East Rock Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Rock Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Corsair and starts from $4,127.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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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.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.