653 Forest Rd, West Haven, CT 06516
What This House Offers
***Available 8/1/26***
Beautifully renovated single-family home ideally situated on the West Haven–New Haven line. Enjoy an unbeatable location within walking... distance of the Yale Bowl, Yale athletic fields, the Westville neighborhood. The home is also just minutes from the Westville Music Bowl and Edgewood Park, making it perfect for those who appreciate convenient access to entertainment and recreation.
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully updated interior featuring gleaming hardwood floors throughout, modern finishes, and brand-new high-efficiency heating and central air conditioning for year-round comfort and energy savings.
Outside, the property offers a spacious backyard that’s perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or outdoor activities, along with a detached two-car garage providing ample parking and storage.
This is a rare opportunity to rent a move-in-ready home in one of the area’s most convenient and desirable locations, with easy access to Yale, downtown New Haven, parks, restaurants, shopping, and major commuter routes.
**Rental Requirements**
- complete rental application
- Monthly income 2-3x monthly rent
(Students proof of enrollment)
- 2 months security deposit
- No previous evictions or convictions
Unit
- $3,000
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1350 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
653 Forest Rd is a single-family home for rent in West Haven, CT
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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West Haven, CT 06516
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy65 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
Grades K-5
Public
Forest School
Grades PK-5
Public
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
West Haven High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Hopkins School
Grades 6-12
Private
Yeshiva of New Haven / the Gan School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of New Haven
Drive: 2 min (1.4 mi)
Southern Conn.. State Univ.
Drive: 5 min (3 mi)
Yale University, Main Campus
Drive: 6 min (3.2 mi)
Albertus Magnus College
Drive: 8 min (3.7 mi)
Discover West Haven, West Haven, CT
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 653 Forest Rd proximity to Forest Plaza, Oronoque Forest Centre, and Allingtown Plaza. Forest Plaza is 0.2 miles away, and Oronoque Forest Centre is within a 5 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 653 Forest Rd has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 7.1 miles. Transit options include New Haven and New Haven-State Street Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 653 Forest Rd are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park, Edgewood Park and Ranger Station, and Beaver Ponds Park.
Airports
Living in West Haven provides easy access to Tweed/New Haven, located just 14 minutes from 653 Forest Rd.