Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown New Haven
$2,700/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown New Haven is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown New Haven
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown New Haven rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
Average rent prices in Downtown New Haven have remained the same 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
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
Rent prices in Downtown New Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown New Haven is $2,749, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown New Haven run $2,501 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,558.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,093 | 2% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,478 | 7% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,550 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,001 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 5% | 164% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Rock | $2,347 | |
Edgewood | $1,625 | |
Fair Haven | $1,947 | |
Hill | $2,000 | |
Newhallville | $1,700 | |
Wooster Square Mill River | $1,845 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,749 | No Change | 7% | |
Condos | $1,847 | 41% | - | |
Houses | $2,250 | No Change | 30% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,093
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,478
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,001
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
164%
East Rock
Average rent
$2,347
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,625
Fair Haven
Average rent
$1,947
Hill
Average rent
$2,000
Newhallville
Average rent
$1,700
Wooster Square Mill River
Average rent
$1,845
Apartments
Average rent
$2,749
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,847
Last 30 days
41%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last year
30%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown New Haven, 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 Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown New Haven and East Rock by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown New Haven
42%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 15% higher than the median rent in East Rock, New Haven, CT.
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6h ago
87 Union St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$950–$5,976
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
59m ago
166 Park St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
451 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
165 Park St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$6,921
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
20 Fair St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,190
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
152 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,945
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375–$2,930
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
105 Court St, New Haven, CT 06511
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
256 Bradley St, New Haven, CT 06510
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown New Haven apartment for rent in New Haven
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
20 Fair St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,190
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375–$2,930
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
37 Center St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
152 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,945
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
140 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
105 Court St, New Haven, CT 06511
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
20 Fair St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,700–$4,190
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375–$2,930
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
152 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,945
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown New Haven rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown New Haven?
The average rent in Downtown New Haven is $2,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown New Haven?
Average rent prices in Downtown New Haven have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown New Haven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown New Haven is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown New Haven?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown New Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).