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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Professionally managed
  • Updated apartments
  • Well-maintained common areas
  • Vibrant neighborhoods
  • Updated kitchen and bath
  • Professionals

Location

40 Pearl St, New London, CT 06320, USA
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Management

Alpha Management LLC

Leasing office

(203) 350-7064

Property Overview

40 Pearl Street offers a compelling combination of well-maintained, updated apartments in a professionally managed building, located in a vibrant neighborhood near the waterfront. With a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.3, it excels in amenities, pricing, and location, all rated 9 out of 10, ensuring an excellent quality of life. Additionally, its pet-friendly outdoor spaces enhance its appeal, making it a desirable living option for various lifestyles.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath348+ sqft$1,550 /mo2 units available40 Pearl Street offers a prime 1-bedroom living experience in the heart of Downtown New London, placing residents within walking distance of the waterfront, restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and cultural venues including the Garden Arts Center and the New London Harbor. This centrally located apartment provides convenient access to Union Station with Amtrak and Shore Line East service, ferry connections, and major routes including I-95, making commuting easy for professionals working at Electric Boat, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, and nearby colleges such as Connecticut College and Mitchell College. The unit features a bright and functional layout with updated kitchen and bath, is professionally managed, and offers online rent payments and maintenance requests, making it ideal for tenants seeking comfort, walkability, and convenience in one of New London’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

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Amenities for 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront

Apartment Amenities

Heat and Hot Water Included

Appliances

Garbage Disposal

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Coin Operated LaundryOnsite Laundry

Services

Gas, Heat and Hot 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

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

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About 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront

HomeApartments in New London 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront

40 Pearl Street is a professionally managed 12-unit apartment building located in the heart of Downtown New London, offering residents a walkable lifestyle surrounded by restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and cultural destinations such as the Garden Arts Center and the New London waterfront. The building provides convenient access to Union Station with Amtrak and Shore Line East service, nearby ferry terminals, and major roadways including I-95, making it ideal for commuters working at Electric Boat, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, and local colleges. With updated apartments, well-maintained common areas, and online rent payment and maintenance services, 40 Pearl Street delivers a comfortable, connected living experience in one of New London’s most vibrant and accessible neighborhoods.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront
Price·9A 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.
40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront 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, 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront 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.
40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront 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 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront 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.

40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in New London

1-bedroom apartments at 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New London.

Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
New London
A table of studio rental data trends in New London
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,259
May 2024$1,312
June 2024$1,452
July 2024$1,444
August 2024$1,635
September 2024$1,612
October 2024$1,510
November 2024$1,565
December 2024$1,442
January 2025$1,299
February 2025$1,289
March 2025$1,302
April 2025$1,329
May 2025$1,334
June 2025$1,291
July 2025$1,260
August 2025$1,250
September 2025$1,250
October 2025$1,254
November 2025$1,284
December 2025$1,300
January 2026$1,299
February 2026$1,296
March 2026$1,250

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near 40 Pearl Street | Downtown New London Living Steps from the Waterfront

Mystic River Magnet School

160 fish town rd

mystic, CT, 6355

PK, K-5Public
B-

Westerly Inclusion Preschool P

23 highland ave

westerly, RI, 2891

PKPublic

Oysterponds Elementary School

23405 main rd

orient, NY, 11957

PK, K-6Public
B
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Getting around New London near 40 Pearl St

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 40 Pearl St, New London

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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