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Hill Central Apartments

266 Putnam St, New Haven, CT 06519

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Property Information

  • Built in 1978
  • 6 units/2 stories

About Hill Central Apartments

Hill Central Apartments offers a mixture of livability, design, and quality. This property is situated on Putnam St in the Hill area of New Haven. The leasing staff will assist you in finding your new home. Start living the good life at Hill Central Apartments. Contact us or stop in to discuss your new apartment.

Hill Central Apartments is an apartment community located in New Haven County and the 06519 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Haven School District attendance zone.

Location
266 Putnam St, New Haven,
CT 06519
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Neighborhood

Hill is a historic neighborhood adjacent to Downtown New Haven and Yale University. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hill features a wide range of apartments and condos for rent that reflects its history dating back to the 1800s. There are rentals available for every budget, but Hill is known for its relatively lower rates. The neighborhood also maintains its quaint charm with several mom-and-pop restaurants scattered around the area. Along with being near Yale University, Hill is home to several parks and medical facilities including Yale New Haven Hospital Emergency Room and Yale School of Medicine. Hill is also convenient to the University of New Haven and Yale’s western campus. Hill is within walking distance of downtown, but the bus system will also take you into the heart of the city and other hotspots.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Hill New Haven, CT
Studio $2,332 $1,849
1 Bedroom $2,447 $2,111
2 Bedrooms $3,028 $2,433
3 Bedrooms $3,915 $2,626

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 523-524 Sq Ft $1,495 $2,492 $16,075
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 828-830 Sq Ft $1,450 $2,770 $5,872
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1262-1265 Sq Ft $700 $3,525 $17,250
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1805 Sq Ft $1,700 $2,906 $8,609
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2231 Sq Ft $1,950 $3,841 $10,395
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of New Haven
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Yale University, Main Campus
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Albertus Magnus College
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Southern Conn.. State Univ.
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Hill Central Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.8 miles from University of New Haven. It is also near Yale University, Main Campus and Albertus Magnus College.
Schools
Hill Central Music Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
423 Students
Attendance Zone
Riverside Educational Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Yale Child Study Center School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
15 Students
Nearby
St Martin De Porres Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
60 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Hill Central Apartments is near Tweed/New Haven, located 5.8 miles or 12 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
New Haven
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
New Haven Union Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
New Haven-State Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
West Haven
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Branford
Drive: 13 min 7.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Tweed/New Haven
 Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi

Walkability Near Hill Central Apartments

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Soundscore™
71 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Hill Central Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Allingtown Plaza
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
West River Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
1211 Chapel Street
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Hill Central Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 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: 3 min 1.7 mi
Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Peabody Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Edgewood Park and Ranger Station
 Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Marsh Botanic Garden
 Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Hill Central Apartments has 5 parks within 2.5 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
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
The Connecticut Hospice
Drive: 14 min 8.1 mi
Hill Central Apartments has 3 hospitals within 8.1 miles, the nearest is Yale New Haven Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Naval & Marine Reserve Center
Drive: 51 min 38.4 mi
Eatons Neck CG Station North
Drive: 153 min 63.5 mi
Hill Central Apartments is 38.4 miles from Naval & Marine Reserve Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Eatons Neck CG Station North.
 
 
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Hill Central Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Hill Central Apartments?

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Is Hill Central Apartments pet-friendly?

Hill Central Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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