Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
New Haven, CT

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,050. This is +5%, or $105, higher than the national average.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,050

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

284

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Haven, CT is $2,050. This is +5%, or $105, higher than the national average.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
74%
10%
2%
0%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,095. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT costs about $1,865 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,125. Houses for rent in New Haven, CT are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,095

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,100

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,880

1%

7%

Studio

$1,785

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,785

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,880

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

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$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,702
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Haven, CT is 24% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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$2,702

decreased by7%

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$2,000

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$1,960

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$4,275

increased by2%

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Hamden

$2,024

decreased by9%

Last year

Meriden

$1,600

decreased by3%

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$1,800

increased by5%

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$2,400

decreased by8%

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$2,689

increased by11%

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$2,200

decreased by5%

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$1,573

increased by8%

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$2,000

decreased by1%

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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

1d ago

7.6

Very good

The Lofts at Wooster

441 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511

3–4 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$800

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

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1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Beaver Hills house for rent in New Haven

Furnished room Beaverhill New Haven

1759 Ella T Grasso Blvd, New Haven, CT 06511

1 bed

1 bath

$850

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

House for rent

Available Oct 19

276-278 Willow St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.2

Very good

276-278 Willow St

276 Willow St, New Haven, CT 06511

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

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

Apartment for rent

192 Chatham St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

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

Apartment for rent

42-44 Carmel Street - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.4

Very good

42-44 Carmel Street

42 Carmel St, 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

86 Adeline St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hill house for rent in New Haven

86-90 Adeline St , New Haven, CT 06519

86 Adeline St #4, New Haven, CT 06519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

House for rent

Available Aug 19

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

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

$1,395

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

Apartment for rent