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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Updated appliances
  • Granite kitchen countertops
  • Elegant hardwood floors
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Stainless steel dishwasher
  • Central a/c and heating

Location

550 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA|Prospect Hill

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Contact

Bright Renovated East Rock 1BR Close to Yale Campus and Shuttle Stops

Topliff Peak Enterprises LLC

(475) 267-0564 ext. 2

Property Overview

Updated appliances, granite kitchen countertops, elegant hardwood floors, a spacious bedroom, stainless steel dishwasher, and central A/C and heating create a polished, comfortable living space. Nearby transit, walkable streets, and 18 parks within a mile support an active lifestyle, while pet-friendly amenities, local schools, and a strong photo set add convenience and appeal.

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
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Amenities for 550 Whitney Ave, Prospect Hill

Appliances

DishwasherStainless Steel Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Electric RangeStainless Steel Microwave
Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKControlled Building
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry
Secure Package Lockbox

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

Package Service

Other

Oil
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 550 Whitney Ave

HomeApartments in New HavenProspect Hill 550 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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Sweet deal!
This listing is 24% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Prospect Hill.

550 Whitney Avenue APT 1 - Ground Floor Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at this exceptional 1-bedroom apartment / 1-bathroom on Whitney Ave. Nestled in a serene building, you're just moments away from local markets, shops, and within walking or biking distance to Yale. This location is a favorite among postdocs, PhDs, and SOM students, while also attracting a diverse community of professionals, families, and more. Enjoy an abundance of natural light throughout the apartment, complemented by central A/C and heating to keep you comfortable year-round. The pet-friendly building has central heat, but you have full control of your thermostat. Utilities: Tenant pays for electricity and WiFi. Owner pays for heating, water and sewage. $125/month of facility fee applies. Features: -Modern stainless steel oven/range -Stainless Steel Dishwasher -Granite kitchen countertops and brand new cabinetry -All updated appliances -Spacious bedroom and bathroom -Elegant hardwood floors Experience the perfect home that combines style, convenience, and community. Welcome to your new home on Whitney Ave!


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 550 Whitney Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2.7 miles away

Address details

NeighborhoodProspect Hill
Zip code06511
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Prospect Hill

1-bedroom apartments at 550 Whitney Ave cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New Haven.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Prospect Hill
New Haven
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in New Haven
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,320
December 2024$2,242
January 2025$2,377
February 2025$2,172
March 2025$2,131
April 2025$2,113
May 2025$2,147
June 2025$1,949
July 2025$1,862
August 2025$1,798
September 2025$1,800
October 2025$1,776
November 2025$1,728
December 2025$1,799
January 2026$1,784
February 2026$1,796
March 2026$1,848
April 2026$1,836
May 2026$1,886
June 2026$1,862
July 2026$1,812
August 2026$1,807
September 2026$1,873
October 2026$1,793
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Prospect Hill
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$2,103
December 2024$2,101
January 2025$2,113
February 2025$2,090
March 2025$2,055
April 2025$2,116
May 2025$2,171
June 2025$2,230
July 2025$2,226
August 2025$2,222
September 2025$2,156
October 2025$2,045
November 2025$2,045
December 2025$2,026
January 2026$1,997
February 2026$2,046
March 2026$2,119
April 2026$2,127
May 2026$2,217
June 2026$2,199
July 2026$2,210
August 2026$2,197
September 2026$2,199
October 2026$2,160

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$65,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $65,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,625.
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Schools near 550 Whitney Ave

Worthington Hooker School

180 canner st

new haven, CT, 6511

K-8Public
B

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-

YLS Early Learning Center

127 wall st

new haven, CT, 6511

PKPublic

Clinton Avenue School

293 clinton ave

new haven, CT, 6513

K-8Public
C-
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Getting around New Haven near 550 Whitney Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 550 Whitney Ave, New Haven

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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