237 Forest Rd #1B, West Haven, CT 06516
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath

237 Forest Rd #1B, West Haven, CT 06516

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Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Apt for Rent:

** 2 Bedroom
** 1 Bathroom
** Hardwood Floors
** Parking
** Laundry

Rental Requirements:

** Income: 2.5x the monthly rent
** Credit/Background: Good credit score; no prior evictions
** Proof: 1 month of pay stubs & positive rental reference
** Fees: $35 background check per adult
** Move-in: 1st month's rent + 1-month security deposit
** Pet Fee: $300 (if applicable)

Cats & Dogs allowed. Students & Section 8 welcome!
237 Forest Rd #1B, West Haven, CT 06516 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $1,725 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 4, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,664/month.

Home Details for 237 Forest Rd #1B

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 237 Forest Rd #1B

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
58 Burwell Rd, West Haven, CT
0.34
Apartment
$440,000
06/30/26
6
2
2,202 sqft
326 Davenport Ave, New Haven, CT
0.95
Apartment
$375,000
04/28/26
3
1
3,570 sqft
32 Auburn St, New Haven, CT
0.91
Apartment
$290,000
12/01/25
1
1
-
48 Stevens St, New Haven, CT
0.99
Apartment
$230,000
05/12/26
2
2
1,958 sqft
64 Pendleton St, New Haven, CT
1.27
Apartment
$300,000
11/19/25
2
1
1,000 sqft
23 Hallock St #F, New Haven, CT
1.37
Apartment
$1,650
02/01/26
2
1
4,050 sqft
160 Spring St #4, New Haven, CT
1.49
Apartment
$287,500
10/31/25
2
1
1,092 sqft
30 Ellsworth Ave, New Haven, CT
0.91
Apartment
$386,000
06/23/26
4
1.5
2,500 sqft
51 Mead St, New Haven, CT
0.85
Multi-Family Home
$555,000
07/14/26
3
1
3,324 sqft
21 Willard St, New Haven, CT
1.59
Apartment
$500,000
12/01/25
2
1
1,100 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in West Haven

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,664/mo
Average rent
$1.85K
$5MoM
Available listings
169
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Around this home

What Locals Say about West Haven

At least 534 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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    "Everyone is civilized, polite, and sociable."
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  • Mike012697
    "Not enough trees in the area, it feels old and businesses are older. Dogs want more parks, only area is west haven beach for a nice area"
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    "Close to everything, groceries, restaurants, train station, police, fire and the Yale New Haven Health system."
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    "I love west haven. It’s a place I can call home and feel safe. Please come visit and try our pizza and seafood "
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  • Carlos30
    "My neighborhood has summer festivals and other activities. And also my neighborhood is very clean. You can walk at any time because it is safety. "
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  • Carlos30
    "You see people walking the dogs all the time, and the dogs are very friendly. Everybody clean after their dogs."
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    "Great place to live and have a family. Local restaurants, bars, beaches, grocery stores and more . "
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  • Randybruno
    "Annual Festivals on the West Haven Town Green: The Apple Festival, Italian American Parade, Veterans Day Festivities, summer carnival at the Savin Park Beach Area, weekly local artist/bands music at the West Haven Pier with Dancing, weekly Farmers Market on the West Haven Town Green, and much more."
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  • Jremy97
    "Festivals and parades happen in this community every year. Great for kids and families to enjoy. A great place to live. Highly recommend the area"
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  • Alegf110
    "West haven has its good and its bad but its what you make of it. More activity near the main roads like campbell ave and their is quite areas as well"
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  • Angelica Rucker
    "Savin Rock Beach gatherings in the summer time. The farmers market come a few times a year to the beach and rhe West Haven green."
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  • Marble Concepts
    "Traffic going south after Stratford in the AM and starting in Milford going north in the afternoon all the way to the New Haven connector"
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  • bianca s.
    "looked up the price for a three bedroom and the website says one price and when you call to confirm its so much more expensive . you need to update your price for your apartments ."
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  • Carmen Morales
    "Everyone is very friendly. I have never had any issues at all. Me and my family are very comfortable "
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  • Julia
    "West haven is just fine. It’s not great or perfect. It’s convenient and it’s safe. In many ways it’s like purgatory. It’s just fine. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great quiet communities. The school system is good, we do have one big high school. The farmers market every Thursday. Some days you still see deer in the area."
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  • Debapollock
    "Family oriented with ample parking, great access to beaches, stores, restaurants, coffee shops, nail salons. Live music often. Close to New Haven and Yale. Interstate is close drive. "
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  • Jessica A.
    "we have lots of events for the family and kids. and I've lived here for 4 years and I love the respect. I love the school system also "
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  • Latesha N.
    "It’s a calm setting and the neighborhood for the most part is clean. Dog owners will Definitely need to clean up after their dogs."
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  • Michelle69
    "Very quiet and the neighborhood is very friendly. Cars drive at a very reasonable speed. The beach is close and safe for the kids to visit "
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  • Dawsonlacey9
    "Block parties for kids. Food, water slides, games. Everyone in the neighborhood contributes to the food no matter if they are grilling or home cooking"
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  • Christine R.
    "I commute from West Haven to Hartford, which is about an hour. At rush hour I-95 is usually very congested. Once you get on I-91 to go north, it’s easy."
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  • Jay L.
    "West shore in west haven is a beautiful great place for the kids ! Beaches are clean and you can’t get houses closer to the water for the price ! Families really take pride in there homes and people look out for each other ! "
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  • Ricardo V.
    "There are lots of green areas and parks are sprinkled through out the city. There’s also a strong family presence in the area, as most of my neighbors have small children. Servers youth sports rec leagues are also available."
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  • Daniel F.
    "It’s a very Nice town , great people , friendly, quiet and clean! Overall great town to raise children in ! Love it so much plan to never move out of west haven . The beach is also a plus ! Has festivals and events in the summer time for community and kids ! "
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    "Best neighborhood! Never want to move !!! Friendly neighbors, clean , kid friendly environment! Loved it as a kid and love living here with my children!"
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  • Amy R.
    "West Haven is a very quiet and friendly neighborhood! It is a good neighborhood to raise a family. "
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    "The beachfront and local history of Savin Rock are a few of my favorite aspects of the area. Some great dining options, especially the pizza. "
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  • Anna F.
    "lots of other dog owners in the area. lots of kids walk home from school so dogs should always be leashed or on a run. "
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    "there is a dog park right around the corner from us. we are a 5 minute walk to beach and the board walk is great. "
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    "Great quiet neighborhood, neighbors are friendly short walk to the bus line close to shopping and freeway access"
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    "It’s quiet, safe. A lot of homeowners grew up here. Close to mall, highway, grocery stores. It’s home. It’s comfortable."
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  • Kimberly S.
    "Commute to downtown is 10min and is very close to public transportation, and shopping. Was raised in this neighborhood, very quiet"
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  • Scorpionqueen9000
    "Walking to the beach is a great place for the dogs and their owners and a safe community for all who visit "
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  • Michele L.
    "A hassle and there are not a lot of buses available where I live it is a far walk to get the bus and they stop running in my area early"
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    "I have my own transportation. It’s literally 15mins away from my job, and only minutes away from shopping centers and reliable services."
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  • Sharissa A.
    "It’s a very quite neighborhood. Just like any other city west haven does have it’s parts where it could be loud. Also has it shares of crime but where I live I haven’t ran into any bad experiences. My neighborhood is very kid friendly and very quite. No disappointments over here "
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  • Dale N.
    "Lots of kids around, the parks are nice places to visit and so is the green. Watch out people do speed on the streets, but walking is reasonable to a variety of needs."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 4, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,650
Aug 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,650
Price decreased by 1%
Aug 6, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,675
Price decreased by 1%
Jul 16, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,700
Price decreased by 1%
Jul 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,725

Frequently asked questions about 237 Forest Rd #1B

  • Is West Haven a buyer's or seller's market?
    West Haven is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in West Haven?
    The median sale price in West Haven is $381K. That is up $833 from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about West Haven?
    Residents describe West Haven, CT as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in West Haven, CT.
  • What are the closest schools to 237 Forest Rd #1B?
    The closest schools to 237 Forest Rd #1B in West Haven, CT are Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Forest School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 5/10), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 237 Forest Rd #1B have parking?
    Yes, 237 Forest Rd #1B in West Haven, CT has on-site parking.

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