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Highlights
- Spacious apartment
- Gleaming refinished wood floors
- New eat-in kitchen
- Living room
- Dining room
- Sunroom/office
Location
1253 Forest Rd #2, New Haven, CT 06515, USA|Westville
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Amenities for 1253 Forest Rd #2, Westville
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Basement |
Other
| Other Heating | Six Rooms |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1253 Forest Rd #2
Property Status: Active Available July 1, 2026. Located in the heart of Westville, this 2nd floor sun filled spacious apartment is in excellent condition and offers 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, new eat in kitchen, sunroom/office and full bath. Beautiful gleaming refinished wood floors throughout. Close to shopping, multiple popular restaurants, public transportation, Yale University, hospitals, train station, Merritt Parkway & Rt 34 for easy commuting. No smoking allowed inside, and no pets allowed. Application, credit check, two-month security, lease and renters insurance are all requirements. Office Phone: (203) 488-1641 Copyright © 2026 SmartMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1253 Forest Rd #2 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Westville |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 06515 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Westville
2-bedroom apartments at 1253 Forest Rd #2 cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New Haven.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Westville
New Haven
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,335 |
| September 2024 | $2,160 |
| October 2024 | $2,150 |
| November 2024 | $2,404 |
| December 2024 | $2,494 |
| January 2025 | $2,518 |
| February 2025 | $2,487 |
| March 2025 | $2,481 |
| April 2025 | $2,336 |
| May 2025 | $2,199 |
| June 2025 | $2,212 |
| July 2025 | $2,137 |
| August 2025 | $2,068 |
| September 2025 | $2,061 |
| October 2025 | $2,050 |
| November 2025 | $2,019 |
| December 2025 | $2,004 |
| January 2026 | $1,999 |
| February 2026 | $2,004 |
| March 2026 | $2,100 |
| April 2026 | $2,197 |
| May 2026 | $2,197 |
| June 2026 | $2,161 |
| July 2026 | $2,126 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,143 |
| September 2024 | $2,095 |
| October 2024 | $2,078 |
| November 2024 | $2,126 |
| December 2024 | $2,134 |
| January 2025 | $2,131 |
| February 2025 | $2,173 |
| March 2025 | $2,240 |
| April 2025 | $2,234 |
| May 2025 | $2,237 |
| June 2025 | $2,303 |
| July 2025 | $2,307 |
| August 2025 | $2,263 |
| September 2025 | $2,211 |
| October 2025 | $2,218 |
| November 2025 | $2,134 |
| December 2025 | $2,106 |
| January 2026 | $2,146 |
| February 2026 | $2,085 |
| March 2026 | $2,081 |
| April 2026 | $2,155 |
| May 2026 | $2,181 |
| June 2026 | $2,237 |
| July 2026 | $2,243 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1253 Forest Rd #2
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School
69 farnham ave
new haven, CT, 6515
PK, K-4Public
C
Brennan Rogers School of Communications and Media
200 wilmot rd
new haven, CT, 6515
PK, K-8Public
C-
Augusta Lewis Troup School
259 edgewood ave
new haven, CT, 6511
PK, K-8Public
C-
Lincoln-Bassett School
130 bassett st
new haven, CT, 6511
PK, K-6Public
C-
Wexler/Grant Community School
55 foote st
new haven, CT, 6511
K-8Public
C-
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Getting around New Haven near 1253 Forest Rd #2
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1253 Forest Rd #2, New Haven
Groceries
3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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American Diamond Exchange Inc
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Picadilly Tailor
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New Line Blending & Roastery
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Dunkin'
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7 Brew Coffee
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New Haven Tea LLC
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Rawa
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Amity Bowl
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