
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Rock Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (45 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the West Rock area of New Haven.


418 Shelton Ave

534 Whalley Ave, Unit 1R

315 Newhall St

51 Mead St

718 Winchester Ave

23 Lilac St

Diamond Ridge Apartments

66 Trumbull St
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112 Fairfield St, Unit 1

971 Sherman Ave, Unit 1

30 Davis St

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44 Dudley St

5 Manila Ave
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 | $1,979 | $1,250 | $2,678 |
West Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,100 | $2,822 |
West Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,705 | $1,350 | $3,895 |
West Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $1,509 | $5,006 |
West Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,269 | $2,200 | $6,450 |
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There are currently 45 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Rock area of New Haven, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at 19-21 Lynwood Place priced from $1,295. 200 Fountain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable West Rock apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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19-21 Lynwood Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
200 Fountain | Elm | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Warner Village Rental Community | 2BR/1BA Ranch style | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Rock, CT
As of May 04, 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 Available | 4BR,3BA | $1.62 |
357 Whalley Ave, Unit L2 | 357 Whalley Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
112 Fairfield St, Unit 1 | 112 Fairfield St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
396 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1 | 396 Ellsworth Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit C7 | 1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
70 Bassett St, Unit 1FL | 70 Bassett St | 3BR,1BA | $1.61 |
98 Norton St, Unit E6 | 98 Norton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
971 Sherman Ave, Unit 1 | 971 Sherman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Rock, New Haven, CT
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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
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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 $1,650.
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 $3,200.
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 $199 which is $3,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Rock.
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