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- Hardwood flooring
- Spacious layouts
- Freshly updated apartments
Location
51 Mead St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA|West River
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Property Overview
51 Mead St in New Haven offers a mix of practical appeal and location value, with features that support everyday living and convenience. It appears well suited for buyers seeking access to nearby amenities, along with property traits that add to its overall desirability.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- More space
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 51 Mead St, West River
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Window Units |
Other
| Six Rooms |
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About 51 Mead St
Property Status: Active Well-maintained and freshly updated 3 bedroom apartment in New Haven's West River neighborhood. All units have been freshly painted and are move-in ready, with hardwood flooring, spacious layouts, and abundant natural light. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown New Haven, Yale, hospitals, shopping, dining, and public transportation, with easy access to major highways. Office Phone: (860) 756-0980 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 51 Mead St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 2174 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 2 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | West River |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 06511 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in West River
3-bedroom apartments at 51 Mead St cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in New Haven.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
West River
New Haven
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,823 |
| September 2024 | $2,468 |
| October 2024 | $2,509 |
| November 2024 | $2,469 |
| December 2024 | $2,318 |
| January 2025 | $2,418 |
| February 2025 | $2,611 |
| March 2025 | $2,608 |
| April 2025 | $2,695 |
| May 2025 | $2,594 |
| June 2025 | $2,324 |
| July 2025 | $2,207 |
| August 2025 | $2,122 |
| September 2025 | $2,090 |
| October 2025 | $2,070 |
| November 2025 | $2,058 |
| December 2025 | $2,106 |
| January 2026 | $2,100 |
| February 2026 | $2,113 |
| March 2026 | $2,234 |
| April 2026 | $2,336 |
| May 2026 | $2,339 |
| June 2026 | $2,200 |
| July 2026 | $2,218 |
| August 2026 | $2,250 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $2,550 |
| April 2025 | $2,500 |
| May 2025 | $2,295 |
| June 2025 | $2,074 |
| July 2025 | $1,970 |
| August 2025 | $1,913 |
| September 2025 | $1,970 |
| October 2025 | $2,016 |
| November 2025 | $1,967 |
| December 2025 | $1,997 |
| January 2026 | $2,555 |
| February 2026 | $2,107 |
| March 2026 | $1,937 |
| April 2026 | $2,187 |
| May 2026 | $2,005 |
| June 2026 | $1,993 |
| July 2026 | $2,075 |
| August 2026 | $2,100 |
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Can I afford to live at 51 Mead St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$92,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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Schools near 51 Mead St
Augusta Lewis Troup School
259 edgewood ave
new haven, CT, 6511
PK, K-8Public
C-
Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy for Global Awareness
360 columbus ave
new haven, CT, 6519
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Wexler/Grant Community School
55 foote st
new haven, CT, 6511
K-8Public
C-
YLS Early Learning Center
127 wall st
new haven, CT, 6511
PKPublic
Hill Central Music Academy
140 dewitt st
new haven, CT, 6519
PK, K-8Public
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Getting around New Haven near 51 Mead St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 51 Mead St, New Haven
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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