Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
New Haven, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Haven, CT rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,032/month. Renters are paying $48 more per month than last year, while month over month rent slipped 2.3%, indicating some recent cooling in the market.
Compared to national trends
New Haven rent runs 6.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier market range with 341 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,995/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. The studio median is $1,695/month.
Median rent
Median rent in New Haven
$2,031/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in New Haven is $2,031 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $131 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Haven
341
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in New Haven run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dixwell | $1,995 | |
Downtown New Haven | $2,661 | |
Dwight | $1,795 | |
East Rock | $2,200 | |
Edgewood | $1,750 | |
Fair Haven | $1,800 | |
Hill | $2,000 | |
Newhallville | $1,795 | |
Prospect Hill | $2,195 | |
Westville | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,975 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $960 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Downtown New Haven
Average rent
$2,661
East Rock
Average rent
$2,200
Hill
Average rent
$2,000
Dwight
Average rent
$1,795
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,750
Newhallville
Average rent
$1,795
Westville
Average rent
$2,150
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$2,195
Dixwell
Average rent
$1,995
Fair Haven
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$960
Last 30 days
No Change
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
7%higher than the national median
24%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
$2,350
4%$2,000
2%$2,265
13%$3,250
25%$2,140
$1,650
2%$1,700
1%$2,875
9%$2,689
2%$2,300
5%$1,600
2%$1,850
13%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
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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
5d+ ago
Dwight apartment for rent in New Haven
9 University Pl, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
420 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
5 beds
3 baths
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
19h ago
40 Walnut St, New Haven, CT 06511
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
87 Union St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$950–$7,118
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$5,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Beaver Hills house for rent in New Haven
526 Ellsworth Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 9
23m ago
516 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
37m ago
100 Howe St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio
1 bath
$1,445–$1,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
135 Howe St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio
1 bath
$1,295
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
229 Dwight St, New Haven, CT 06511
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
281 Lloyd St #2, New Haven, CT 06513
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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 Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
23m ago
516 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
37m ago
100 Howe St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio
1 bath
$1,445–$1,495
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
431 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
2 beds
1 bath
$2,465
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
152 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,955
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.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 $2,031 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Haven?
Average rent prices in New Haven have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does New Haven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Haven is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $131 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Haven?
The most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven are Edgewood ($1,750/mo), Dwight ($1,795/mo), and Newhallville ($1,795/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 $81,000/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?
March offers the best rental deals in New Haven, with prices roughly 7% lower than January's peak rates. December is the least competitive month with lower overall demand.
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).