Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
New Haven, CT

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,195. This is +13%, or $246, higher than the national average.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,195

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

413

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,195. This is +13%, or $246, higher than the national average.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
72%
13%
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 4% 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 $2,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,295. Houses for rent in New Haven, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,875

7%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,250

6%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,395

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

4%

Studio

$1,749

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Haven, CT is 16% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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Average rent in
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Branford

$2,600

increased by4%

Last year

Bridgeport

$2,000

increased by1%

Last year

East Haven

$1,950

increased by15%

Last year

Fairfield

$3,225

decreased by14%

Last year

Hamden

$1,997

decreased by6%

Last year

Meriden

$1,767

decreased by2%

Last year

Middletown

$1,749

increased by7%

Last year

Milford City

$2,500

decreased by6%

Last year

Shelton

$2,882

increased by7%

Last year

Stratford

$2,162

decreased by2%

Last year

Waterbury

$1,600

increased by3%

Last year

West Haven

$2,040

increased 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

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Discover rentals in New Haven, CT

115 Ellsworth Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgewood house for rent in New Haven

1 bed

2 baths

$250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jan 5

37 Hotchkiss St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

37 Hotchkiss St

37 Hotchkiss St, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

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

Apartment for rent

1476 Chapel St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West River apartment for rent in New Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

$1,400

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 12

39 Lander St #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Newhallville apartment for rent in New Haven

MULTI_FAMILY - New Haven, CT

39 Lander St #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

101 Ramsdell Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

101 Ramsdell Street

101 Ramsdell St, New Haven, CT 06515

2 beds

1 bath

$1,415–$1,695

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

Apartment for rent

57 Maltby - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

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

Westview Commons - Photo 1 of 1

15h 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

1476 Chapel St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West River apartment for rent in New Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,500

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 21