Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
New Haven, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Haven, CT rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,140/month. Renters today are paying $42 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
New Haven runs 9.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 428 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in New Haven sit around $1,798/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,895/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,195/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,998/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,000/month, while apartments sit at $2,100/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Shore rents fell 36.8% year over year to $1,800/month across 16 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 2.7% drop. This local cooldown contrasts with more modest changes in other neighborhoods like Edgewood and Downtown New Haven.
Median rent
Median rent in New Haven
$2,140/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in New Haven is $2,140 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $190 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Haven
428
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 3% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in New Haven run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,797 | 2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,997 | 7% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaver Hills | $2,147 | |
Downtown New Haven | $2,415 | |
Dwight | $1,800 | |
East Rock | $2,395 | |
Hill | $1,900 | |
Newhallville | $1,747 | |
Prospect Hill | $2,322 | |
West River | $1,800 | |
Westville | $2,250 | |
Wooster Square Mill River | $1,960 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,887 |  5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
Downtown New Haven
Average rent
$2,415
East Rock
Average rent
$2,395
Dwight
Average rent
$1,800
Hill
Average rent
$1,900
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$2,322
Wooster Square Mill River
Average rent
$1,960
Westville
Average rent
$2,250
Newhallville
Average rent
$1,747
West River
Average rent
$1,800
Beaver Hills
Average rent
$2,147
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,887
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
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
10%higher than the national median
28%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
$2,500
2%$2,075
3%$1,995
4%$3,200
24%$2,200
6%$1,650
10%$1,846
3%$2,675
11%$2,689
1%$2,228
3%$1,550
1%$1,900
5%Cost of living in New Haven, CT
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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
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
19h ago
87 Button St, New Haven, CT 06519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
57 Maltby St, New Haven, CT 06513
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
745 George St, New Haven, CT 06511
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
54 Trumbull St, New Haven, CT 06510
5 beds
2 baths
$6,695
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
23h ago
Verified
188 Lafayette St, New Haven, CT 06519
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,611–$5,819
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
69 Edwards St, New Haven, CT 06511
5 beds
4 baths
$5,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h ago
431 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$2,825
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
12h ago
516 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$2,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
25 Springside Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
256 Bradley St, New Haven, CT 06510
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
173 Farren Ave #3, New Haven, CT 06513
3 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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 Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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 May 4
8h ago
441 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
4 beds
4 baths
$3,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
750 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$2,075
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
105 Court St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
42 Carmel St, New Haven, CT 06511
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wooster Square - Mill River apartment for rent in New Haven
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
$1,825
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wooster Square - Mill River apartment for rent in New Haven
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
$1,795
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 $2,140 per month as of June 13, 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 decreased by 3% since last year.
How does New Haven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Haven is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $190 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Haven?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven are Newhallville ($1,747/mo), Dwight ($1,800/mo), and West River ($1,800/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 $86,000/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?
New Haven's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across Connecticut's college town rental market.
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).