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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Freshly renovated
- Large closets in each bedroom
Location
311 Blake St, New Haven, CT 06515, USA|West Rock
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Property Overview
Blake Gardens demonstrates a strong overall appeal with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6, highlighting its competitive pricing and impressive amenities. The property features freshly renovated units and large closets in each bedroom, showcasing a quality living standard. Additionally, its location offers convenience, being close to a top-rated elementary school and pet-friendly options, enriching the lifestyle for potential renters.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “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
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | $1,800–$1,925 /mo | 2 units available | Blake Gardens - 311 Blake Street New Haven, CT 06511 Unit #3 Available Now! 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Kitchen Living Room Features: - Very spacious living and bedroom - Freshly renovated! - Hardwood floors throughout unit - Large closets in each bedroom - Unassigned parking in lot - Common laundry room on site Neighborhood: - 2 Minute drive to SCSU! - 10 Minute drive to Downtown New Haven! Utilities: - Tenants are responsible for gas and electric utilities. Landlord covers cold water and sewer. Cats and small dogs allowed for $250 nonrefundable pet fee. Minimum credit score of 585 needed to apply. Application fee is $50 per adult. 1st-month rent and security deposit due at lease signing. We support Equal housing opportunities - Anyone can apply! Application approval contingent on credit score and financial background. |
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Amenities for Blake Gardens
Appliances
| Oven | Stove/Oven |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Other
| Cold Water & Sewer |
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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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
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About Blake Gardens
Blake Gardens - 311 Blake Street New Haven, CT 06511 Unit #3 Available Now! 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Kitchen Living Room Features: - Very spacious living and bedroom - Freshly renovated! - Hardwood floors throughout unit - Large closets in each bedroom - Unassigned parking in lot - Common laundry room on site Neighborhood: - 2 Minute drive to SCSU! - 10 Minute drive to Downtown New Haven! Utilities: - Tenants are responsible for gas and electric utilities. Landlord covers cold water and sewer. Cats and small dogs allowed for $250 nonrefundable pet fee. Minimum credit score of 585 needed to apply. Application fee is $50 per adult. 1st-month rent and security deposit due at lease signing. We support Equal housing opportunities - Anyone can apply! Application approval contingent on credit score and financial background.
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.
8.6
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Blake Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Blake Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
Blake Gardens 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.
Blake Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Blake Gardens 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.
Blake Gardens 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·6A 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.
While Blake Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Blake Gardens is great for:
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 Blake Gardens compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
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Rent trends in West Rock
2-bedroom apartments at Blake Gardens cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in West Rock.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
West Rock
New Haven
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,150 |
| April 2024 | $2,148 |
| May 2024 | $2,165 |
| June 2024 | $2,109 |
| July 2024 | $2,214 |
| August 2024 | $2,318 |
| 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 | $2,050 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | $1,950 |
| February 2026 | $1,800 |
| March 2026 | $1,800 |
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Can I afford to live at 311 Blake St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$72,000/yr
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Schools near Blake Gardens
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 311 Blake St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 311 Blake St, New Haven
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
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 20-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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