Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
East Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in East Haven

$2,450/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Haven is $2,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Haven

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Haven rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in East Haven, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in East Haven, CT

Average rent prices in East Haven have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East Haven, CT

Rent prices in East Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Haven is $2,355, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in East Haven run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,315

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,825

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,357

3%

41%

3 bedroom

$2,000

8%

42%

4 bedroom

$2,850

1%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,357

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Haven, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in East Haven, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Haven and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Haven

Median rent price$2,450
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,425
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Haven, CT is 1% higher than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in East Haven, CT

Encore 99 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

6h ago

8.2

Very good

Encore 99

99 Hemingway Ave, East Haven, CT 06512

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,810–$2,295

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

20 Michael St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Haven

APARTMENT - East Haven, CT

20 Michael St #2, East Haven, CT 06513

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

139 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Haven

MULTI_FAMILY - East Haven, CT

139 Main St #2, East Haven, CT 06512

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

$2,200

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

214 Hemingway Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Haven

MULTI_FAMILY - East Haven, CT

214 Hemingway Ave #2, East Haven, CT 06512

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Haven, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the East Haven rental market.

How much is rent in East Haven?

The average rent in East Haven is $2,450 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Haven?

Average rent prices in East Haven have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does East Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Haven is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Haven?

To comfortably afford rent in East Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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