Yale University

New Haven, CT

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Walk among legends at Yale

Prestigious Ivy League Top-Ranking Colonial College Private Historic Bulldogs

It's the university of US Presidents, Rhodes Scholars, billionaires, and Supreme Court justices. It's the third-oldest university in the country, a private Ivy League superstar, and one of the nine Colonial Colleges dating back to 1701. It is, of course, Yale University, one of the most-recognized universities in the world. Yale University is most selective, accepting just seven percent of applicants.

Yale ranks among the top three universities in the nation, but it is also filled with history -- and a touch of mystery. Yale University is famous for its secret societies like the Skull and Bone Society, which former President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry both belonged to, and some claim the practices of these secret societies have created a history of hauntings. Connecticut Hall, the oldest building on campus, was built in 1750 and is a National Historic Landmark.

The Yale Bulldogs participate in 35 varsity sports programs, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, ice hockey, and lacrosse. The university also has a rowing team, golf, and swimming and diving. The historic Yale Bowl, home to the Bulldogs football team, was built in 1913 and was the country's first bowl-shaped football stadium. With a history dating back to 1876, the football team has 21 former players in the College Football Hall of Fame. They've won 19 national titles and are rivals with Harvard.

Located in the heart of New Haven, apartments near Yale University are plentiful. To live near the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale School of Architecture, look along Chapel Street downtown -- this strip also features several shops, restaurants, pubs, and the College Street Music Hall. To be near the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History and Cretaceous Garden, look along Whitney Avenue and Sachem Street. To be close to Yale New Haven Hospital, look near the corner of York Street and Howard Avenue. The Yale Bowl and the Yale University Athletic Fields are located near the intersection of Yale Avenue and Derby Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in New Haven, CT is $1,827 for a studio, $2,090 for one bedroom, $2,381 for two bedrooms, and $2,523 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Haven has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 472 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,827/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 675 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,090/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 973 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,381/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,181 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,523/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

56

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

77

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Worthington Hooker School

Public

Grades K-8

371 Students

9
out of 10

Barack H. Obama Magnet University School

Public

Grades PK-4

311 Students

5
out of 10

Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

507 Students

4
out of 10

Truman School

Public

Grades PK-8

483 Students

4
out of 10

Beecher School

Public

Grades PK-8

480 Students

4
out of 10

Worthington Hooker School

Public

Grades K-8

371 Students

9
out of 10

Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

507 Students

4
out of 10

Truman School

Public

Grades PK-8

483 Students

4
out of 10

Beecher School

Public

Grades PK-8

480 Students

4
out of 10

John S. Martinez School

Public

Grades PK-8

476 Students

4
out of 10

Metropolitan Business High School

Public

Grades 9-12

405 Students

4
out of 10

Cooperative High School

Public

Grades 9-12

557 Students

3
out of 10

New Haven Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

336 Students

2
out of 10

Wilbur Cross High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,633 Students

1
out of 10

James Hillhouse High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,139 Students

1
out of 10

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