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Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Haven, CT
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Apartments Under $200 Apartments Under $1,000 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $1,400 Apartments Under $1,500

Apartments Under $200

  • 85
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    138 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
    STUDIO $135+
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $2,670

Apartments Under $1,000

Apartments Under $1,100

Apartments Under $1,300

  • 178
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    410 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
    STUDIO $1,200
    1 BED $1,447
    2 BEDS $1,767

Apartments Under $1,400

  • 42
    Today

    Valley Supportive Housing, Ansonia/Derby, CT 06418
    1 BED $1,348
    2 BEDS $1,482

Apartments Under $1,500

  • 34
    Today

    63-69 Fairview Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
    1 BED Call for pricing
  • 86
    Today

    390 - 398 Sherman Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
    2 BEDS $1,400
    3 BEDS $1,600
  • 124
    Today

    80 Eastern Street, New Haven, CT 06513
    2 BEDS Call for pricing
    3 BEDS Call for pricing
  • 13
    Today

    201 Munson Street, New Haven, CT 06511
    STUDIO $1,752+
    1 BED $2,417+
    2 BEDS $3,059+
  • 16
    Today

    265 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510
    STUDIO $1,895+
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $3,250
  • 15
    3 days ago

    335 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,135+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 35
    Today

    181 Southwind Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,275
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  • 168
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    430 Eastern Street, New Haven, CT 06513
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  • 35
    Today

    507-511 Norton Pkwy, New Haven, CT 06511
    1 BED Call for pricing
    2 BEDS Call for pricing
  • 36
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    52 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511
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  • 18
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    309 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New Haven, CT?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,020 and $4,635.

How many cheap rentals are available in New Haven, CT on RentCafe?

There are 164 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in New Haven, CT were last updated on 21 Jun 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in New Haven, CT?

The average New Haven, CT cheap apartment size is 770 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in New Haven, CT?

Cheap apartments in New Haven, CT are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in New Haven, CT?

A cheap apartment in New Haven, CT offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Renting a cheap apartment in New Haven, CT

New Haven is the home of Yale University, which is a major economic engine for the city. Founded by Puritans, New Haven’s layout and its city center New Haven Green, a National Historic Landmark, was part of the first map they drew for New Haven’s streets. The 16-acre plot in the middle of downtown is a citizen gathering space. Multiple colleges, in addition to Yale, are also located here. Education, health care and government are keys to the city economy. Local residents rave about their pizza (which was introduced to the U.S. in New Haven) and Italian pastries. Downtown redevelopment is bringing new shops, housing and restaurants to New Haven.

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in New Haven, CT? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in New Haven, CT has never been easier. We feature 250 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the New Haven, CT average. What is a cheap rent in New Haven, CT? The average apartment rent in New Haven is $2,312 per month so any rental south of $1,849 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, New Haven, CT rents go as low as $135/mo.

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