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Highlights

  • Tile flooring
  • Garden style apartment complex
  • Beautiful french doors
  • All hardwood floors
  • Green space
  • 4 large rooms

Location

131 Cottage St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA|East Rock
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Property Overview

Cottage Street is a highly rated, competitively priced property, with a 9.2 overall Zumper Expert Rating and top-tier scores for value, amenities, location, and quality. Residents can enjoy a garden-style complex with green space, tile and hardwood floors, beautiful French doors, and four large rooms, all in a vibrant area rich in restaurants, theaters, sports venues, museums, and cultural attractions.

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Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
Cottage Street is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath900 sqftClose to downtown New Haven and Yale University. This units is bright and sunny, has all hardwood floors and beautiful french doors separating living and dining room. Apartment consist of 4 large rooms with vintage style kitchen with tile flooring. Garden style apartment complex offers plenty of green space. Tenant is responsible for heat, electric and cable. Hot water is included. Apartment is located close to Whitney Avenue on the Yale shuttle.
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,100 sqftClose to downtown New Haven and Yale University. This units is bright and sunny, has all hardwood floors and beautiful french doors separating living and dining room. Apartment consist of 4 large rooms with vintage style kitchen with tile flooring. Two bedrooms and one bath, garden style apartment complex offers plenty of green space. Tenant is responsible for heat, electric and cable. Hot water is included. Apartment is located close to Whitney Avenue on the Yale shuttle.

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Amenities for Cottage Street

Apartment Amenities

Hot and Cold WaterHot Water Included

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Grounds

Outdoor Space
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

Administration Fee

One-time.

$45

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

Units41
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About Cottage Street

HomeApartments in New HavenEast Rock Cottage Street

Close to downtown New Haven and Yale University. This units is bright and sunny, has all hardwood floors and beautiful french doors separating living and dining room. Apartment consist of 4 large rooms with vintage style kitchen with tile flooring. Two bedrooms and one bath, garden style apartment complex offers plenty of green space. Tenant is responsible for heat, electric and cable. Hot water is included. Apartment is located close to Whitney Avenue on the Yale shuttle.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
Cottage Street is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Cottage Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Cottage Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Cottage Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including outdoor space. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Cottage Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cottage Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Cottage Street has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Cottage Street is great for:

Social life

  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 138 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 29 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 60 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile

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 Cottage Street compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.5 mile away
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Rent trends in East Rock

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
East Rock
New Haven
A table of studio rental data trends in New Haven
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,695
July 2024$1,728
August 2024$1,614
September 2024$1,838
October 2024$1,879
November 2024$1,999
December 2024$2,051
January 2025$2,074
February 2025$2,003
March 2025$1,997
April 2025$1,992
May 2025$1,961
June 2025$1,810
July 2025$1,720
August 2025$1,730
September 2025$1,779
October 2025$1,747
November 2025$1,776
December 2025$1,804
January 2026$1,714
February 2026$1,780
March 2026$1,710
April 2026$1,724
May 2026$1,718
June 2026$1,749
A table of studio rental data trends in East Rock
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,748
July 2024$1,695
February 2025$1,825
March 2025$1,810
April 2025$1,787
May 2025$1,733
June 2025$1,720
July 2025$1,772
August 2025$1,745
December 2025$1,695
January 2026$1,668
February 2026$1,689
March 2026$1,665
April 2026$1,661
May 2026$1,592
June 2026$1,550

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Worthington Hooker School

180 canner st

new haven, CT, 6511

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B

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55 foote st

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YLS Early Learning Center

127 wall st

new haven, CT, 6511

PKPublic

Lincoln-Bassett School

130 bassett st

new haven, CT, 6511

PK, K-6Public
C-

Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration

255 blatchley ave

new haven, CT, 6513

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around New Haven near 131 Cottage St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 131 Cottage St, New Haven

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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