
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (43 Rentals)
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418 Shelton Ave

21-21 Lynwood Pl

315 Newhall St

51 Mead St

718 Winchester Ave

23 Lilac St

Diamond Ridge Apartments

1371 Chapel St
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1091 Whalley Ave

30 Davis St

49 Edgewood Way - NO AVAILABILITIES!

29 3rd St

44 Dudley St
West Rock, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Rock?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Rock Studio Apartments | $1,969 | $1,200 | $2,595 |
West Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,225 | $2,822 |
West Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $1,350 | $4,195 |
West Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $1,509 | $5,106 |
West Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $2,200 | $6,450 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available West Rock Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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19-21 Lynwood Place | 19 Lynwood Place 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
200 Fountain | Elm | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Rock area is the $0.72 price per square foot 12 Lilac St Model at 12 Lilac St, Unit 3 in the in the Prospect Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Rock apartment is the 91 Blake St Model at 91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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12 Lilac St, Unit 3 | 12 Lilac St | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex | 91 Blake St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Pine Rock Student Living | 4 Bed 3 Bath Townhouse PR Furnished | 4BR,3BA | $1.56 |
1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit C7 | 1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
396 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1 | 396 Ellsworth Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
70 Bassett St, Unit 1FL | 70 Bassett St | 3BR,1BA | $1.61 |
98 Norton St, Unit E6 | 98 Norton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
257 Newhall St, Unit Third Floor Unit #3 | 257 Newhall St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
227 Sherman Ave, Unit 3 | 227 Sherman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
351 Sherman Ave, Unit 2 | 351 Sherman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Rock, New Haven, CT
Ranked #23
Among neighborhoods in New Haven, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the West Rock Neighborhood in New Haven, CT
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Rock Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Rock?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Rock is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Rock?
The cheapest apartment in West Rock is 19-21 Lynwood Place which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in West Rock costs $6,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Rock?
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 2 regular apartments in West Rock 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 West Rock?
Cheap apartments in West Rock have an average cost of $180 which is $6,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rock.
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