Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Winchester Lofts priced from $2,025. The Mason at City Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,189. Here are the most affordable East Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester Lofts1AA1BR,1BA$2,025
The Mason at City CrossingJR_1Studio,1BA$2,189
The Taft1-Bedroom Duplex1BR,1BA$2,250
CorsairStudioStudio,1BA$2,251
Curio 269HerringboneStudio,1BA$2,322

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Rock, CT

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Rock area is the $2.75 price per square foot Two Bed 2.5 Bath Plus Model at Metro on Crown in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value East Rock apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West starting at $2,895 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Prospect Hill 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.
Metro on CrownTwo Bed 2.5 Bath Plus2BR,2.5BA$2.75
Canal Crossing at Whitneyville West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.69
86 Linden St, Unit #386 Linden St2BR,1BA$2.53
539 East St, Unit 3539 East St3BR,1BA$2.10
119 Monroe St, Unit 1119 Monroe St2BR,1BA$2.14
The Taft1-Bedroom, 1-Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
545 East St, Unit 2545 East St2BR,1BA$2.35
Curio 269GinghamStudio ,1BA$4.16
The Mason at City CrossingJR_1Studio ,1BA$4.08
Winchester Lofts1AA1BR,1BA$3.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #21

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 Mason at City Crossing listed at $2,189.

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 Cambridge Oxford and starts from $4,199.

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