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

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property at 263 Dwight St

263 Dwight St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1371 Chapel St

1371 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 30 Davis St

30 Davis St

New HavenCT06515
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136 Dwight
2 Bedroom Apartments

136 Dwight

136 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Brendan Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brendan Towers

457-461 Whalley AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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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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1015 Whalley Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Whalley Ave

1015 Whalley AveNew Haven, CT 06515
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Carriage Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

463-469 Whalley AveNew 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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Spring Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Glen Apartments

25 Springside AveNew Haven, CT 06515
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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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Saxony
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony

562 Central AveNew Haven, CT 06515
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101-105 Ramsdell St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101-105 Ramsdell St

103 Ramsdell StNew Haven, CT 06515
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Campus View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View Apartments

84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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365 Orchard Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

365 Orchard Street

365 Orchard StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Alden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alden

19 Barnett StNew Haven, CT 06515
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120 Sherman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Sherman Ave

120 Sherman AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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Imperial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Gardens

492-514 Fountain StNew Haven, CT 06515
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Norton Pointe Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Norton Pointe Apartments

66 Norton StNew Haven, CT 06511
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58-64 Sheldon Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

58-64 Sheldon Terrace

58-64 Sheldon TerNew 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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property at 44 Dudley St

44 Dudley St

HamdenCT06517

West Rock, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Rock Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
19-21 Lynwood Place19 Lynwood Place 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
200 FountainElmStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Lilac St, Unit 312 Lilac St2BR,1BA$0.72
91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex91 Blake St2BR,1BA$0.89
Pine Rock Student Living4 Bed 3 Bath Townhouse PR Furnished4BR,3BA$1.56
1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit C71499 Ella T Grasso Blvd3BR,1BA$1.32
396 Ellsworth Ave, Unit 1396 Ellsworth Ave2BR,1BA$1.30
70 Bassett St, Unit 1FL70 Bassett St3BR,1BA$1.61
98 Norton St, Unit E698 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.53
257 Newhall St, Unit Third Floor Unit #3257 Newhall St3BR,1BA$1.65
227 Sherman Ave, Unit 3227 Sherman Ave3BR,1BA$1.45
351 Sherman Ave, Unit 2351 Sherman Ave3BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Rock, New Haven, CT

Ranked #23

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Connecticut including West Rock, New Haven, and the greater New Haven area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.