Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
New Haven, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Haven, CT rent rose 3.7% year over year to a current median of $2,100/month. The $4 per month difference from last year is negligible and rents are essentially flat month to month.
Compared to national trends
New Haven runs 8.2% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 361 total rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in New Haven sit around $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,825/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,095/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,700/month. Apartments make up 83.5% of rentals with a median rent of $2,095/month, while houses rent for $3,000/month, offering distinct price tiers for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in New Haven
$2,100/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in New Haven is $2,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $160 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Haven
361
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Haven rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Haven, CT
Average rent prices in New Haven have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
New Haven, CT
Rent prices in New Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Haven is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in New Haven run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 |  1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,095 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown New Haven | $2,480 | |
Dwight | $1,695 | |
East Rock | $2,375 | |
Fair Haven | $1,850 | |
Hill | $1,900 | |
Newhallville | $1,897 | |
Prospect Hill | $2,250 | |
West River | $1,795 | |
Westville | $2,195 | |
Wooster Square Mill River | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,095 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,012 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Downtown New Haven
Average rent
$2,480
East Rock
Average rent
$2,375
Dwight
Average rent
$1,695
Westville
Average rent
$2,195
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$2,250
Hill
Average rent
$1,900
Wooster Square Mill River
Average rent
$1,950
Fair Haven
Average rent
$1,850
Newhallville
Average rent
$1,897
West River
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in New Haven, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Haven and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Haven
8%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Haven, CT is 14% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,450
1%$2,000
$2,450
12%$3,300
25%$2,012
3%$1,600
5%$1,766
$2,650
11%$2,744
$2,300
8%$1,590
1%$1,850
6%Cost of living in New Haven, CT
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 8% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 34% higher |
Discover rentals in New Haven, CT
5d+ ago
Downtown New Haven apartment for rent in New Haven
4 beds
1.5 baths
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$780
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
4d ago
61 Lake Pl, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
76 Warren Pl, New Haven, CT 06511
2 beds
1 bath
$1,215
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Beaver Hills house for rent in New Haven
300 Dyer St #NA, New Haven, CT 06515
4 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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 Feb 28
1d ago
87 Union St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,113–$7,592
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Downtown New Haven apartment for rent in New Haven
19 Elm St #607, New Haven, CT 06510
4 beds
3 baths
$5,275
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Haven apartment for rent in New Haven
19 Elm St #307, New Haven, CT 06510
4 beds
3 baths
$5,225
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
131 Howe St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
209 Greene St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
256 Bradley St, New Haven, CT 06510
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
197 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Sherman Pkwy #2, New Haven, CT 06511
3 beds
1 bath
$2,520
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 16
1d ago
37 Center St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
825 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450–$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
302 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
3 beds
1 bath
$1,510
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
256 Bradley St, New Haven, CT 06510
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
197 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
420 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
3–5 beds
3 baths
$3,999–$4,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Rock apartment for rent in New Haven
3 beds
1 bath
$2,175
$1,995
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New Haven, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the New Haven rental market.
How much is rent in New Haven?
The average rent in New Haven is $2,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Haven?
Average rent prices in New Haven have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does New Haven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Haven is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $160 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Haven?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven are Dwight ($1,695/mo), West River ($1,795/mo), and Fair Haven ($1,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Haven?
To comfortably afford rent in New Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New Haven?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Haven average around $1,860/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,120/month.
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).