Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
East Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in East Haven

$2,188/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Haven is $2,188 per month as of November 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $288 more per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Haven

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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

Rent trends in East Haven, CT

Average rent prices in East Haven have decreased by 2% 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 $2,088, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in East Haven run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,175.

Listings

Studio

$1,302

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,653

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,322

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,600

14%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,302

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,653

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,322

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

31%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in East Haven, CT.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,088

Last year

5%

Condos

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

Houses

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

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$2,188
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,240
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Haven, CT is 2% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in East Haven, CT

12 Cedar Ct #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in East Haven

Residential Rental, Ranch, East Haven, CT

12 Cedar Ct #D, East Haven, CT 06513

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
140 Thompson St #24F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Haven

Residential Rental, Apartment, East Haven, CT

140 Thompson St #24F, East Haven, CT 06513

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 Richard Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in East Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,240

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
188 Hemingway Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in East Haven

Residential Rental, Apartment, East Haven, CT

188 Hemingway Ave #2, East Haven, CT 06512

3 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Summit at Mill Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

9

Excellent

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Verified

Summit at Mill Ridge

140 Mill St, East Haven, CT 06512

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,518–$2,568

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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4 Cambridge Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$4,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Encore 99 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Encore 99

99 Hemingway Ave, East Haven, CT 06512

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,790–$2,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
55 85A Hemingway Ave (+ Community) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Haven

Modern 1BR/1.5BA Apartment Unit at 85A Hemingway Ave, East Haven - $1900/mo

55 85A Hemingway Ave (+ Community), East Haven, CT 06512

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Summit at Mill Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Summit at Mill Ridge

140 Mill St, East Haven, CT 06512

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,518–$2,568

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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56 Michael St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$2,383

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Encore 99 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Encore 99

99 Hemingway Ave, East Haven, CT 06512

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,790–$2,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5 Richard Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in East Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,240

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
56 Michael St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$2,383

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Summit at Mill Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Summit at Mill Ridge

140 Mill St, East Haven, CT 06512

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,518–$2,568

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Autumn Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Autumn Ridge

90 Gerrish Ave, East Haven, CT 06512

Studio

1 bath

$1,310–$2,590

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
5 Richard Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in East Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,240

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
56 Michael St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$2,383

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Encore 99 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Encore 99

99 Hemingway Ave, East Haven, CT 06512

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,790–$2,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5 Richard Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in East Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,240

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
188 Hemingway Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in East Haven

Residential Rental, Apartment, East Haven, CT

188 Hemingway Ave #2, East Haven, CT 06512

3 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,188 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Haven?

Average rent prices in East Haven have decreased by 2% 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 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $288 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 $88,000/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).