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278 Main

278 Main St, West Haven, CT 06516

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,496 - $1,944

  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    432 - 1,245 sq ft

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Virtual touring and by appointment, self-guided touring is available. Contact us today! Looking for superb apartment living in West Haven, Connecticut? Come home to 278 Main. We are a well-maintained community in a convenient location. You can shop-till-you-drop at the many shopping centers nearby, and with restaurants and movie theaters, entertainment is just a few minutes away. We are at a close proximity from both I-91 and I-95 allowing your commute around Connecticut is a breeze. All Square Footage is Approximate.

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Pricing & Floor Plans

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The Austen $1,496 Available Now
Studio 1 Bath 432 Sq Ft
A1-B $1,823 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 677 Sq Ft
A8 $1,847 – $1,892 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 816 Sq Ft
The Franklin $1,941 – $1,944 Jun 1
1 Bed 1 Bath 952 Sq Ft
The Drake $1,855 – $1,898 Jun 7
1 Bed 1 Bath 815 Sq Ft
A1-C Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 666 – 826 Sq Ft
A1-A Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 763 Sq Ft
The Galileo Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,165 Sq Ft
B2 Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 973 Sq Ft
The Newton Call for Rent Not Available
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,245 Sq Ft
The Austen $1,496 Available Now
Studio 1 Bath 432 Sq Ft
A1-B $1,823 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 677 Sq Ft
A8 $1,847 – $1,892 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 816 Sq Ft
The Franklin $1,941 – $1,944 Jun 1
1 Bed 1 Bath 952 Sq Ft
The Drake $1,855 – $1,898 Jun 7
1 Bed 1 Bath 815 Sq Ft
A1-C Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 666 – 826 Sq Ft
A1-A Call for Rent Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 763 Sq Ft
The Galileo Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 1,165 Sq Ft
B2 Call for Rent Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 973 Sq Ft
The Newton Call for Rent Not Available
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,245 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Monthly Utilities & Services
  • Community Fee
    $10
  • Trash Fee
    $15
  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Administrative Fee
    $125
  • Application Fee
    $27
  • Hold Fee
    $200
  • Screening Fee
    $26.95
    $27
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $35
  • One time Fee
    $400
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Restrictions:
    278 Main utilizes Pet Screening to screen household pets, validate reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals, and confirm every resident understands our pet policies. All current and future residents must create a profile, even if there will not be a pet in the apartment. For more information regarding our policies, applicable fees, and restricted breeds, visit the community website.
  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $35
  • One time Fee
    $400
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Restrictions:
    278 Main utilizes Pet Screening to screen household pets, validate reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals, and confirm every resident understands our pet policies. All current and future residents must create a profile, even if there will not be a pet in the apartment. For more information regarding our policies, applicable fees, and restricted breeds, visit the community website.
  • Parking
  • Surface Lot
    2 Cars per unit. 1st car free, 2nd is $25
    $25/mo
    2 Max, Assigned Parking
  •  
  • Street
    No guest parking in the lots.
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  • Storage Fees
  • Storage Unit
    $0/mo

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 6-13

Property Information

  • Built in 1926
  • 100 units/4 stories
  • Furnished Units Available

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About 278 Main

Virtual touring and by appointment, self-guided touring is available. Contact us today! Looking for superb apartment living in West Haven, Connecticut? Come home to 278 Main. We are a well-maintained community in a convenient location. You can shop-till-you-drop at the many shopping centers nearby, and with restaurants and movie theaters, entertainment is just a few minutes away. We are at a close proximity from both I-91 and I-95 allowing your commute around Connecticut is a breeze. All Square Footage is Approximate.

278 Main is an apartment community located in New Haven County and the 06516 ZIP Code. This area is served by the West Haven attendance zone.

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  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Recycling

24 Hour Access

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Loft Layout

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Highlights

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Den
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bay Window
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Furnished
  • Loft Layout
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
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Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Parking
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Den
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bay Window
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Furnished
  • Loft Layout
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Surface Lot Parking $25
Cat Rent $35
Dog Rent $35
One-Time
Cat Fee $400
Dog Fee $400
Utilities Included
Water, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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City - West Haven

West Haven is a gorgeous coastal community next to the Long Island Sound. This New England town has rental properties for any age, budget, and lifestyle with modest mid-rises apartments, triple decker homes, and luxury units with waterfront views. West Haven is home to the prestigious Yale West Campus and the University of New Haven. This college town is also busy with entertaining community events held every month.

West Haven is known for its gorgeous beaches. This town boasts the longest publically accessible shoreline in the state and has received multiple awards for having some of the best beaches in New England. Seabluff Beach, Maltby Lakes, and Sandy Point Beach Bird Sanctuary are all local favorites, each having their own unique amenities and characteristics. Visit the ““the Coney Island of Connecticut” at Savin Rock Park for some beachside fun.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of New Haven
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Yale University, West Campus
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Yale University, Main Campus
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Southern Conn.. State Univ.
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
278 Main is within 4 minutes or 2.2 miles from University of New Haven. It is also near Yale University, West Campus and Yale University, Main Campus.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Washington School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
372 Students
Attendance Zone
Clarence E. Thompson School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
327 Students
Nearby
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Public Elementary School
Grades 5-6
876 Students
Attendance Zone
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
861 Students
Attendance Zone
West Haven High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,780 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Lawrence School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
186 Students
Nearby
Notre Dame High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
549 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

278 Main is near Tweed/New Haven, located 7.4 miles or 15 minutes away, and Long Island MacArthur, located 50.5 miles or 132 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
West Haven
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
New Haven
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
New Haven-Union Station
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
New Haven-State Street Station
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Branford
Drive: 17 min 9.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Tweed/New Haven
Drive: 15 min 7.4 mi
Long Island MacArthur
Drive: 132 min 50.5 mi
Very Walkable
79
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
53
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 278 Main.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Community Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
West River Plaza
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
West Haven Shopping Center
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
278 Main has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Connecticut Children's Museum
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Edgewood Park and Ranger Station
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Lighthouse Point Park
Drive: 19 min 8.0 mi
278 Main has 5 parks within 8.0 miles, including Connecticut Children's Museum, Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park, and Edgewood Park and Ranger Station.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Yale New Haven Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
The Connecticut Hospice
Drive: 18 min 9.6 mi
278 Main has 3 hospitals within 9.6 miles, the nearest is Yale New Haven Hospital which is 2.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Naval & Marine Reserve Center
Drive: 54 min 40.1 mi
Eatons Neck CG Station North
Drive: 152 min 62.5 mi
278 Main is 40.1 miles from Naval & Marine Reserve Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Eatons Neck CG Station North.
 
 

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4/6/21
DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT

This apartment looks great on paper, but the paper thin walls, ZERO privacy, and poor management will say otherwise. If you want to hear your neighbors "getting it on" in the middle of the day, sure this place is great. Every night I listen to my other neighbor snore louder than a lawn mower, and what was the solution I got from management, "get a sound machine". We did and that did nothing. Our neighbors below us called the police on us 3+ times because we "walked to loud". Every single day I smell weed in the hallways and through the vents. Ive also caught people smoking in the halls. Loud music DAILY at all hours. Also, maintenance, while kind, walks right into your apartment without giving you enough time to get to the door. Management rarely picks up the phone, and when they do, leave much to desire. Long story short, although the price is good, save yourself the stress and dismay and look somewhere else.

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8/31/17
This is Home!

It's going on two years in the Giannotti for me and I love it!! Apts are really nice, halls are really clean and the maintenance and management are super attentive. Miss Buckley is always on top of everything. She even does Happy Hour for us every two weeks. We have games and everyone gets to know their neighbors and we also have food. I give it a ringing Five Star. Thank you Helen Buckley for being super nice!!! Wouldn't be home without you!

9/15/15
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