Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
New Haven, CT

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,095. This is +10%, or $194, higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,095

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

356

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,095. This is +10%, or $194, higher than the national average.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
74%
10%
3%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

72%
28%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
New Haven, CT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 9% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
New Haven, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in New Haven, CT is $2,035. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,096. Houses for rent in New Haven, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,895

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,095

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,200

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,595

2%

7%

Studio

$1,695

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New 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.

Compare rent prices in New Haven, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in New Haven, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Branford, CT.

New Haven

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Haven, CT is 19% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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Branford

$2,600

increased by6%

Last year

Bridgeport

$2,000

decreased by4%

Last year

East Haven

$1,982

increased by10%

Last year

Fairfield

$3,482

decreased by7%

Last year

Hamden

$2,000

decreased by2%

Last year

Meriden

$1,600

decreased by13%

Last year

Middletown

$1,700

increased by2%

Last year

Milford City

$2,400

increased by3%

Last year

Shelton

$2,789

increased by4%

Last year

Stratford

$2,197

decreased by9%

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Waterbury

$1,550

increased by3%

Last year

West Haven

$2,000

decreased by1%

Last year

Cost of living in
New Haven, CT

The overall cost of living in New Haven, CT is 8% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% higher

Groceries

1% higher

Health

9% higher

Housing

2% higher

Transportation

9% higher

Utilities

43% higher

Apartments for rent in Amagansett

Discover rentals in New Haven, CT

37 Hotchkiss St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

37 Hotchkiss St

37 Hotchkiss St, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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

Apartment for rent

39 Lander St 3rd Fl #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newhallville apartment for rent in New Haven

MULTI_FAMILY - New Haven, CT

39 Lander St 3rd Fl #3rdFL, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

57 Maltby - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

57 Maltby

57 Maltby St, New Haven, CT 06513

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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

Apartment for rent

57 Thompson Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

57 Thompson Street

57 Thompson St, New Haven, CT 06511

1–5 beds

1–2 baths

$1,450–$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

Westview Commons - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Westview Commons

1191 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

154 Hallock - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

9

Excellent

154 Hallock

154 Hallock Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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

Apartment for rent

436 Poplar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

3BR/1.0BA

436 Poplar St, New Haven, CT 06513

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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

Apartment for rent

25 Springside Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

25 Springside Ave

25 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$1,900

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

Apartment for rent