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278 Main St, West Haven, CT 06516, USA
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South Oxford Management LLC
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Floor plans
| THE AUSTEN | Studio | 1 bath | 389+ sqft | $1,432–$1,460 /mo | 3 units available | ||
| THE DRAKE | 1 bed | 1 bath | 677+ sqft | $1,704–$1,800 /mo | 5 units available | ||
| A1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 677 sqft | $1,729–$3,334 /mo | 2 units available | ||
| THE FRANKLIN | 1 bed | 1 bath | 907+ sqft | $1,797–$4,720 /mo | 3 units available | ||
| A1C | 1 bed | 1 bath | 696 sqft | $1,899–$4,421 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| THE GALILEO | 2 bed | 1 bath | 840+ sqft | $2,083–$4,778 /mo | 5 units available | ||
| THE NEWTON | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,245+ sqft | $2,240–$2,259 /mo | 2 units available |
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Amenities for 278 Main
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Gas Range |
| Microwave | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready | High-Speed Internet |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Access |
| Dogs OK | Elevator |
| Historic Building | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Gate | Off-Street Parking |
Services
| Availability 24 Hours | On-Site Maintenance |
| On-Site Management | Package Service |
| Recycling |
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
Screening Fees
Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.
$26.95
REQUIRED FEES
Holding Fee
One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Security Deposit.
$200
Trash
Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.
$15
Community Fee
Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.
$10
OPTIONAL FEES
Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit2
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit2
Cat
Pet Rent
Monthly. 2 cats max. | Restrictions: Contact the Leasing Office for breed restrictions.
$35
Pet Fee
One-time fee per pet.
$400
Dog
Pet Rent
Monthly. 2 dogs max. | Restrictions: Contact the Leasing Office for breed restrictions.
$35
Pet Fee
One-time fee per pet.
$400
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 100 |
|---|
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About 278 Main
Looking for superb apartment living in West Haven, Connecticut? Come home to 278 Main. You're going to love the openness of each of our studio, one and two bedroom apartments for rent. Designed to make life enjoyable, we've included a fully-equipped kitchen, central air, oversized windows, and large closets in every apartment home. Don’t feel like leaving home? You don't have to. You can relax in our historic lobby wifi lounge and take advantage of our tablet library. We offer ample off-street parking and a 24 hour clothes care center for your convenience. Come and see what living at 278 Main Street apartments has to offer!
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Rent trends in West Haven
Studio apartments at 278 Main cost about 1% less than the average rent price for studios in West Haven.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% higher than 1-bedrooms in West Haven.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 278 Main to be 4% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in West Haven.
3-bedroom apartments at 278 Main cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in West Haven.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
West Haven
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,700 |
| September 2024 | $1,645 |
| October 2024 | $1,497 |
| November 2024 | $1,575 |
| December 2024 | $1,645 |
| January 2025 | $1,725 |
| February 2025 | $1,509 |
| March 2025 | $1,614 |
| December 2025 | $1,800 |
| January 2026 | $1,800 |
| February 2026 | $1,450 |
| March 2026 | $1,450 |
| April 2026 | $1,450 |
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Can I afford to live at 278 Main St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$57,280/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $57,280 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,432.
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Schools near 278 Main
Washington School
369 washington ave
west haven, CT, 6516
PK, K-4Public
B-
Savin Rock Community School
50 park st
west haven, CT, 6516
PK, K-4Public
B-
Edith E. Mackrille School
806 jones hill rd
west haven, CT, 6516
PK, K-4Public
B+
Forest School
95 burwell rd
west haven, CT, 6516
PK, K-4Public
C+
Seth G. Haley School
148 south st
west haven, CT, 6516
PK, K-4Public
B-
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Getting around West Haven near 278 Main St
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
5/10
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 278 Main St, West Haven
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several 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
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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