Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
New Haven, CT

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,037. This is +7%, or $137, higher than the national average.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,037

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

346

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,037. This is +7%, or $137, higher than the national average.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
73%
9%
2%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT costs about $1,825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in New Haven, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,799

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,997

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

3%

Studio

$1,712

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

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$2,037
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Haven, CT is 17% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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Branford

$2,450

decreased by3%

Last year

Bridgeport

$2,000

decreased by3%

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East Haven

$2,095

increased by9%

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Fairfield

$3,708

decreased by16%

Last year

Hamden

$2,002

decreased by1%

Last year

Meriden

$1,700

decreased by2%

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Middletown

$1,667

increased by1%

Last year

Milford City

$2,400

decreased by2%

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Shelton

$2,709

increased by2%

Last year

Stratford

$2,100

decreased by4%

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Waterbury

$1,550

increased by1%

Last year

West Haven

$1,885

decreased by6%

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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

115 Ellsworth Ave #3 - 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 Mar 20

The Lofts at Wooster - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Lofts at Wooster

441 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$900

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

Apartment for rent

40 Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

40 Walnut

40 Walnut St, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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

Apartment for rent

67 Derby Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

67 Derby Avenue

67 Derby Ave, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

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

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

16 Ellsworth Ave 3rd Fl #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West River apartment for rent in New Haven

14-16 Ellsworth Avenue - 3

16 Ellsworth Ave 3rd Fl #3, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 13

37 Hotchkiss St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

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