Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Sawyer School Hamden, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Haven

$2,115/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Haven is $2,115 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $215 more per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Haven

509

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Haven rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sawyer School Hamden, CT

Average rent prices in West Haven have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Sawyer School Hamden, CT

Rent prices in West Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Haven is $2,031, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Haven run $1,890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,622

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,825

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,100

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,300

-

2%

4 bedroom

$3,225

-

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,622

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sawyer School Hamden, 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.

Discover rentals in Sawyer School Hamden, CT

61 Stevens St #2TW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
425 Platt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Haven

Cozy fully furnished bedroom w/tv and sunroom

425 Platt Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

1 bed

1 bath

$750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
9 University Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Dwight apartment for rent in New Haven

Room rental downtown New Haven first floor

9 University Pl, New Haven, CT 06511

1 bed

1 bath

$800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Whitney Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

Whitney Gardens

420 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511

5 beds

3 baths

$900

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

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Frequently asked questions for Sawyer School Hamden, CT

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

How much is rent in West Haven?

The average rent in West Haven is $2,115 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Haven?

Average rent prices in West Haven have increased by 4% since last year.

How does West Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Haven is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $215 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in West Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/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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