Updated 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Off-street parking
- In-unit laundry
- Updated kitchen
- Pet-friendly
Location
85 Avon St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA|East Rock
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Property Overview
85 Avon Street offers strong value with competitive pricing, a high level of amenities, and a convenient location, reflected in its 8.6 expert rating. It also features hardwood floors, off-street parking, in-unit laundry, an updated kitchen, and pet-friendly living, while the walkable neighborhood and nearby transit, dining, and a top-rated high school add to its appeal.
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
More space
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 734 sqft | $1,750 /mo | 1 unit available | 1 bedroom, 1 bath first-floor apartment with hardwood floors throughout and large windows in every room. Bright and open with good natural light all day. Kitchen comes with a stove and refrigerator included. |
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Amenities for 85 Avon Street
Appliances
| Fridge | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove |
Building
| Sewer |
Other
| Cold Water |
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
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About 85 Avon Street
1 bedroom, 1 bath first-floor apartment with hardwood floors throughout and large windows in every room. Bright and open with good natural light all day. Kitchen comes with a stove and refrigerator included.
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, 85 Avon Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 85 Avon Street 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.
85 Avon 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.
85 Avon Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cold water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 85 Avon 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.
85 Avon 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·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 85 Avon Street 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.
85 Avon Street 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 85 Avon Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 230 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2.5 miles away
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Rent trends in East Rock
1-bedroom apartments at 85 Avon Street cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in East Rock.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
East Rock
New Haven
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,698 |
| July 2026 | $1,698 |
| August 2026 | $1,637 |
| September 2026 | $1,615 |
| October 2026 | $1,712 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 2026 | $1,683 |
| August 2026 | $1,763 |
| September 2026 | $1,682 |
| October 2026 | $1,681 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 85 Avon St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$70,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,750.
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Schools near 85 Avon Street
Worthington Hooker School
180 canner st
new haven, CT, 6511
K-8Public
B
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
Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration
255 blatchley ave
new haven, CT, 6513
PK, K-8Public
C-
Clinton Avenue School
293 clinton ave
new haven, CT, 6513
K-8Public
C-
Neighborhood
East Rock | New Haven, CT
Getting around New Haven near 85 Avon St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
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 85 Avon St, New Haven
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' 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 10-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 85 Avon St
Ayah Market
831 Orange St
Tlaxcala Grocery
964 State St
Oriental Pantry Cafe Grocery & Gifts
486 Orange St
Hong Kong Market
71 Whitney Ave
B & K Variety Store
597 Winchester Ave
Karpel N Studio
85 Willow St
Initial USA Uniform & Linen
220 Wallace St
Neville's Fashion Design Studio
27 Bdwy
Valentino Tailors
817 Grand Ave
Sofer Beauty Apparels LLC
7 Shirley Way
East Rock Coffee
49 Cottage St
Poppy's Coffee & Kitchen
374 Whitney Ave
Dunkin'
889 State St
Fussy Coffee
290 Winchester Ave
Evvo
340 Orange St
Archie Moores NH
188 Willow St
The Sitting Room
285 Nicoll St
Diesel Lounge
944 State St
Cave A Vin LLC
975 State St
Tavern on State
969 State St
Nica's Market
603 Orange St
Hudson Leroy Hospitality LLC
5 Edwards St
Provisions on State
981 State St
State Fish Farm Market
892 State St
Winn NYC
754 State St
Playground
The Park on Nash
Playground
Playground
Mechanic Street Dog Park
P & M Fine Foods
721 Orange St
Caffe Bravo
794 Orange St
Archie Moores NH
188 Willow St
Ayah Halal Pizza Inc
831 Orange St
One 6 Three
163 Foster St
Orange St / Avon St
State St
Orange St / Linden St
State St
Orange St / Avon St
State St
Orange St / Linden St
State St
Orange St / Cottage St
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New Haven
Commuter Rail
New Haven
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Amtrak Hartford Line, Valley Flyer
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