Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Yale University, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Haven

$2,103/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Haven is $2,103 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $203 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Haven

525

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 Yale University, CT

Average rent prices in West Haven have increased by 5% 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 Yale 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 $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,937. 1-bedroom apartments in West Haven run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,750

-

3%

2 bedroom

$2,195

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,500

-

3%

4 bedroom

$2,970

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,970

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Yale 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 Yale University, CT

365 Garage -365 Circular Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hamden

365 Garage -365 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514

Studio

0.5 baths

$650

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.
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.
Pine Rock Townhomes  Student Living - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living

190 Pine Rock Ave, Hamden, CT 06514

1–4 beds

1–3 baths

$975–$1,195

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.
571/573 Third - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Haven

1 bed

1 bath

$975

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 Yale 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 $2,103 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Haven?

Average rent prices in West Haven have increased by 5% 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 $203 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 $84,000/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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