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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood flooring throughout
  • Built-in bookcases
  • Private back door entrance

Location

256 Bradley St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA|Downtown New Haven
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Management

Velo, LLC

Leasing office

(475) 267-2959 ext. 2

Property Overview

256 Bradley Street is a highly rated rental option, with strong scores for amenities, location, quality, and overall experience, plus a solid trustworthiness rating that reflects transparent property information. Hardwood flooring throughout, built-in bookcases, and a private back door entrance complement its walkable, transit-accessible setting surrounded by numerous restaurants, cultural venues, parks, and pet-focused services.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 256 Bradley Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 256 Bradley Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900+ sqft$2,045–$2,895 /mo2 units availableAvailable June 2026! - Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops. - Hardwood flooring throughout. - Black appliances. - Double closets in the master bedroom! - Built-in bookcases - Private back door entrance from the backyard. - Walk-out accessibility - Common area laundry - Steps to Yale SOM, Hillhouse Ave, Yale School of the Environment, Science Hill, and Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. - On the Yale shuttle line, easy access to I-91, I-95, and Union Station. Requirements: - Must be able to prove income of 2.5x - 3x the monthly rent. - No eviction or criminal record. - Good credit

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Amenities for 256 Bradley Street

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
Stove and Fridge

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundrySewer

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
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
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units4
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About 256 Bradley Street

HomeApartments in New HavenDowntown New Haven 256 Bradley Street

Available June 2026! - Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops. - Hardwood flooring throughout. - Black appliances. - Double closets in the master bedroom! - Built-in bookcases - Private back door entrance from the backyard. - Walk-out accessibility - Common area laundry - Steps to Yale SOM, Hillhouse Ave, Yale School of the Environment, Science Hill, and Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. - On the Yale shuttle line, easy access to I-91, I-95, and Union Station. Requirements: - Must be able to prove income of 2.5x - 3x the monthly rent. - No eviction or criminal record. - Good credit


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 256 Bradley Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 256 Bradley Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 256 Bradley Street
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 256 Bradley Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Downtown New Haven. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
256 Bradley Street 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, 256 Bradley 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.
256 Bradley 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.
256 Bradley 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·7A 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.
256 Bradley Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

256 Bradley Street is great for:

Social life

  • 355 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 91 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 44 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 60 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby

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 256 Bradley Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Downtown New Haven

2-bedroom apartments at 256 Bradley Street cost about 42% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown New Haven.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Downtown New Haven
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A table of studio rental data trends in New Haven
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,857
June 2024$1,691
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$1,772
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown New Haven
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,102
June 2024$1,975
July 2024$2,029
August 2024$2,012
September 2024$2,086
October 2024$2,035
November 2024$2,085
December 2024$2,130
January 2025$2,137
February 2025$2,133
March 2025$2,143
April 2025$2,138
May 2025$2,177
June 2025$2,066
July 2025$1,972
August 2025$2,073
September 2025$2,176
October 2025$2,136
November 2025$2,109
December 2025$2,100
January 2026$2,099
February 2026$2,142
March 2026$2,126
April 2026$2,112
May 2026$2,136

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 256 Bradley St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$81,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $81,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,045.
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Schools near 256 Bradley Street

YLS Early Learning Center

127 wall st

new haven, CT, 6511

PKPublic

Wexler/Grant Community School

55 foote st

new haven, CT, 6511

K-8Public
C-

Worthington Hooker School

180 canner st

new haven, CT, 6511

K-8Public
B

Augusta Lewis Troup School

259 edgewood ave

new haven, CT, 6511

PK, K-8Public
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 256 Bradley St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

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

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 256 Bradley St, New Haven

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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