Wooster Square/Mill River

New Haven, CT

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Wooster Square/Mill River - New Haven, CT

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Wooster Square/Mill River is located on New Haven's east side, just a short walk from Yale University. Mill River is to the east, and Long Wharf is to the south. Wooster Square is an artsy and energetic neighborhood, complete with a historic district at its heart. The Wooster Square Historic District contains some stunning architecture along a beautiful, cherry-tree-filled park. Many of the elegant homes and brownstone apartment buildings date back to the mid-1800s.

Wooster Square Park hosts the annual Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the Japanese Cherry Trees planted here in 1973. The over 70 trees create a beautiful setting for the festival, which includes exhibits, activities, live music, and food. This event attracts about 10,000 visitors. The park also hosts the weekly farmers' market.

Nearby Yale University provides some spectacular places to visit, such as the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Don't miss the Great Hall of Dinosaurs, the museum's centerpiece exhibit. Here, you'll find skeletons of a brontosaurus, stegosaurus, and archelon (the largest turtle species), among others.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Wooster Square/Mill River is $1,096 for a studio, $1,477 for one bedroom, $1,781 for two bedrooms, and $2,235 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wooster Square/Mill River has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 458 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,096/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,477/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 929 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,781/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,346 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,235/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

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

68

Good Transit

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

91

Biker's Paradise

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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Connecticut Children's Museum
  • Peabody Museum of Natural History
  • East Rock Park and Trowbridge Environmental Center
  • Marsh Botanic Garden
  • Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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