Connecticut New Haven County West Haven

$2,995 Total Monthly Price

538 2nd Ave

West Haven, CT 06516

475-348-8594

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,712 sq ft
Available

Available Jun 15

538 2nd Ave

About This Home

Available Jun 15

Second-floor 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with a bonus office at 538 Second Avenue in West Haven, Connecticut. This is a pretty spacious unit with a layout that gives you options. There are multiple full-size bedrooms, plus an extra room that works well as an office or smaller bedroom. A lot of the apartment has hardwood floors, and the bedrooms get good natural light with multiple windows. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space, a full appliance setup, and enough room to actually move around and use it comfortably. You also get a second-floor porch, which is a nice bonus for some outdoor space, along with off-street parking. The location is easy to work with day to day. You're not far from the shoreline and West Haven Beach, and just a short drive into New Haven, Connecticut for restaurants, shopping, and commuting. There are also local stores and everyday essentials close by, so you don't have to go far for what you need. If you need space and want something that feels more like a full apartment rather than a tight layout, this one is definitely worth checking out. Tenant Responsibility: Gas, Electricity, Renters & Liability Insurance, shoveling their own steps and walkway Landlord Responsibility: Water, Grounds Maintenance, Parking lot snow removal, Liability Insurance, Maintenance/Repairs, Mechanicals, Property Management, Real Estate Taxes Lease terms: 1-year minimum (preference given to longer-term leases), 2-month security deposit (depending upon credit history), the screening fee is $40 per adult occupant, the landlord will perform credit, criminal, and eviction checks. Rental references and solid credit are required. Up to 2 smaller pets are considered (cat/dogs only) for a nonrefundable $300 pet move-in fee plus a minimum of $25 per pet/per month pet rent. All pets/animals must be screened (fees may apply). This is a 100% Non-Smoking Property. Minimum credit score required is 650.

538 2nd Ave is an apartment community located in New Haven County and the 06516 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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 listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs
- Allowed
Cats
- Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features

Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator

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City - West Haven

Welcome to West Haven, Connecticut, where small-town charm meets seaside living. This coastal community features 3.5 miles of publicly accessible beaches, representing one-quarter of Connecticut's public shoreline. Housing options range from beachfront properties to suburban neighborhoods, with current rental rates averaging $1,302 for one-bedroom apartments and $1,644 for two-bedroom homes. The rental market shows steady growth, with year-over-year increases ranging from 2.8% to 3.3%, offering stability compared to surrounding communities.

Founded in 1648, West Haven combines historical character with contemporary appeal. The University of New Haven enriches the Allingtown district, while Bradley Point Veterans Memorial Park offers waterfront views and outdoor recreation. The Savin Rock area features waterfront dining spots that celebrate the location's amusement park heritage. The city's distinct areas include the active Center district, West Shore area, and Allingtown.

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Amenities

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Microwave

Refrigerator

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of New Haven	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Yale University, Main Campus	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi
Yale University, West Campus	Drive:	8 min	3.7 mi
Southern Conn.. State Univ.	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi

538 2nd Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.2 miles from University of New Haven. It is also near Yale University, Main Campus and Yale University, West Campus.

Transportation

538 2nd Ave is near Tweed/New Haven, located 7.0 miles or 14 minutes away, and Long Island MacArthur, located 50.8 miles or 132 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
West Haven	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
New Haven	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
New Haven Union Station	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
New Haven-State Street Station	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Branford	Drive:	16 min	8.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Tweed/New Haven	Drive:	14 min	7.0 mi
Long Island MacArthur	Drive:	132 min	50.8 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 538 2nd Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Community Plaza	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
West River Plaza	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
West Haven Shopping Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi

538 2nd Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Connecticut Children's Museum	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
Edgewood Park and Ranger Station	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi
Peabody Museum of Natural History	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi
Lighthouse Point Park	Drive:	18 min	7.6 mi

538 2nd Ave has 5 parks within 7.6 miles, including Connecticut Children's Museum, Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park, and Peabody Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Yale New Haven Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Connecticut Mental Health Center	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
The Connecticut Hospice	Drive:	17 min	9.3 mi

538 2nd Ave has 3 hospitals within 9.3 miles, the nearest is Yale New Haven Hospital which is 2.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Naval & Marine Reserve Center	Drive:	53 min	39.7 mi
Fort Trumbell US Navy	Drive:	65 min	49.4 mi
Eatons Neck CG Station North	Drive:	153 min	62.8 mi