Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Connecticut State University, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Haven

$2,075/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Haven is $2,075 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $175 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Haven

513

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Haven rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Southern Connecticut State University, 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 Southern Connecticut State University, CT

Rent prices in West Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Haven is $2,044, whereas a house costs $2,982. 1-bedroom apartments in West Haven run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,707

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,750

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,150

-

4%

3 bedroom

$2,400

-

9%

4 bedroom

$2,995

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,707

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southern Connecticut State University, 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 Southern Connecticut State University, CT

61 Stevens St #2TW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$690

Price dropped $40Additional 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.
1644 Chapel Street - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

7.6

Very good

1644 Chapel Street

1644 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,495

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.
118 Cedar Hill Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Rock apartment for rent in New Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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.
79 Maple St Apt 3rd #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgewood apartment for rent in New Haven

79 Maple Street - 3

79 Maple St Apt 3rd #3, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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 Southern Connecticut State University, 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 $2,075 per month as of October 31, 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 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 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 $83,000/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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