The Taft

265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510

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Floor Plan Summary
Total Monthly Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$1,920 - $6,355	Studio - 4 Beds	Studio - 4	1 - 3 Baths	1 - 3	424 - 3,638 sq. ft.

Rent Specials

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Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

$1,920 - $2,115

Studio, 1 Bath

, 424 - 524 Sq. Ft.

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20 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

03F

$1,920

524 Sq. Ft.

Now

04R

$1,950

424 Sq. Ft.

Now

11O

$1,965

424 Sq. Ft.

5/29/26

Studio Loft

$2,305 - $2,512

Studio, 1.5 Baths

, 540 - 877 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 25

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

02B

$2,305

540 Sq. Ft.

6/25/26

12U

$2,465

877 Sq. Ft.

7/20/26

12C

$2,512

877 Sq. Ft.

8/15/26

1-Bedroom, 1-Bath

$2,305 - $2,500

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 697 - 744 Sq. Ft.

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35 Rentals Available

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

06L

$2,455

697 Sq. Ft.

Now

04J

$2,460

697 Sq. Ft.

Now

05S

$2,460

697 Sq. Ft.

Now

1-Bedroom Duplex

$2,455

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 704 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 4

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

14F

$2,455

704 Sq. Ft.

7/4/26

14G

$2,455

704 Sq. Ft.

8/8/26

1-Bedroom Loft

$2,750

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 1,218 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 26

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

02G

$2,750

1,218 Sq. Ft.

7/26/26

* 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. 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.

Details

Lease Term Options

10 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1912
194 units / 14 stories

Fees and Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

Amenity Fee
$35 / mo
Trash Admin Fee
$20 / mo

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.

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Property Highlights

Some have parquet floors
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Hot water baseboard heating
Efficient Appliances
Some have loft layout
Electronic Thermostat
Some have carpet flooring
Air Conditioner
Wheelchair Access
Historic Building

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Carpet
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Furnished
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Ceilings
High Speed Internet Access
Instant Hot Water
Kitchen
Loft Layout
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Sprinkler System
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Units
Trash Compactor
Tub/Shower
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Window Coverings

Community Features

24 Hour Access
Bicycle Storage
Controlled Access
Elevator
Fitness Center
Gated
Key Fob Entry
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Package Service
Planned Social Activities
Private Bathroom
Property Manager on Site
Public Transportation
Recycling
Renters Insurance Program
Storage Space
Utilities Included
Video Patrol
Vintage Building
Walk To Campus

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable80 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit100 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Very bikeable80 / 100

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Active68 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Airport

Tweed/New Haven

11 min Drive

Moving to Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Taft proximity to 1211 Chapel Street, Dwight Place, and Whalley Crossing. 1211 Chapel Street is 0.5 miles away, and Dwight Place is within a 17 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Downtown New Haven is exceptional public transit. Within 7.2 miles of The Taft, you’ll find New Haven-State Street Station, New Haven, and New Haven Union Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Taft are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Connecticut Children's Museum, Peabody Museum of Natural History, and Marsh Botanic Garden.

Airports

Living in Downtown New Haven provides easy access to Tweed/New Haven, located just 11 minutes from The Taft.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

John C. Daniels

Grades PK-8

Public

Cooperative High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Yale Child Study Center School

Grades K-12

Private

Amistad Academy

Grades K-12

Public

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Yale University, Main Campus

Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)

University of New Haven

Drive: 4 min (2.2 mi)

Albertus Magnus College

Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)

Southern Conn.. State Univ.

Drive: 6 min (3.3 mi)

About The Taft

Experience boutique apartment living at The Taft where historic charm meets modern convenience in the heart of downtown New Haven. Located just steps from Yale University, the New Haven Green, and a short walk to Yale New Haven Hospital and the... citys thriving BioTech corridor, The Taft offers unmatched location and iconic views.Whether you're a Yale graduate or undergrad, a local professional, or simply seeking vibrant city living, The Taft is your perfect downtown destination. Surrounded by restaurants, pubs, nightlife, museums, and public transportation, our community blends timeless architecture with newly renovated apartment homesand exciting amenity upgrades are on the way.We offer spacious studio, one-, two-, and four-bedroom floor plans to suit your discover what makes The Taft a truly exceptional place to call home.

Experience boutique apartment living at The Taft where historic charm meets modern convenience in the heart of downtown New Haven. Located just steps from Yale University, the New Haven Green, and a short walk to Yale New Haven Hospital and the citys thriving BioTech corridor, The Taft offers unmatched location and iconic views.Whether you're a Yale graduate or undergrad, a local professional, or simply seeking vibrant city living, The Taft is your perfect downtown destination. Surrounded by restaurants, pubs, nightlife, museums, and public transportation, our community blends timeless architecture with newly renovated apartment homesand exciting amenity upgrades are on the way.We offer spacious studio, one-, two-, and four-bedroom floor plans to suit your discover what makes The Taft a truly exceptional place to call home.

The Taft is an apartment community in New Haven, CT