Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
New Haven, CT

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

decreased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

333

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
72%
10%
1%
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 13% 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 $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,995. Houses for rent in New Haven, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,997

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$2,125

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$3,522

20%

19%

Studio

$1,815

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,522

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

19%

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$2,000
increased by5%

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 18% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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Branford

$2,450

decreased by10%

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Bridgeport

$1,985

decreased by4%

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$2,047

increased by6%

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Fairfield

$4,328

decreased by2%

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Hamden

$2,197

increased by2%

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Meriden

$1,700

decreased by2%

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Middletown

$1,700

increased by5%

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$2,300

decreased by3%

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Shelton

$2,736

increased by9%

Last year

Stratford

$2,100

decreased by3%

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$1,500

increased by4%

Last year

West Haven

$1,937

decreased by7%

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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

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Discover rentals in New Haven, CT

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

4d ago

8.2

Very good

The Lofts at Wooster

441 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511

2–3 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,907

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

Apartment for rent

324 Winthrop - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Edgewood apartment for rent in New Haven

324 Winthrop

324 Winthrop Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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

Apartment for rent

67 Derby Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

67 Derby Avenue

67 Derby Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

32 Truman - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

32 Truman

32 Truman Street, New Haven, CT 06519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,290

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

Apartment for rent

363 Sherman - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.4

Very good

363 Sherman

363 Sherman Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

16 Ellsworth Avenue #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West River apartment for rent in New Haven

14-16 Ellsworth Avenue - 3

16 Ellsworth Avenue #3, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15

253 Orchard St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West River apartment for rent in New Haven

2BR/1.0BA

253 Orchard St, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

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

Apartment for rent

37 Hotchkiss St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

37 Hotchkiss St

37 Hotchkiss Street, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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

Apartment for rent