Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown New Haven
$2,595/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown New Haven is $2,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown New Haven
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% 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
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 $2,595, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown New Haven run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,075 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,395 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,480 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,175 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 32% | 44% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Rock | $2,200 | |
Edgewood | $1,695 | |
Fair Haven | $1,825 | |
Hill | $2,000 | |
Newhallville | $1,795 | |
Wooster Square Mill River | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,595 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,525 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,480
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
44%
East Rock
Average rent
$2,200
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,695
Fair Haven
Average rent
$1,825
Hill
Average rent
$2,000
Newhallville
Average rent
$1,795
Wooster Square Mill River
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
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
37%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 18% higher than the median rent in East Rock, New Haven, CT.
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5d+ ago
Downtown New Haven condo for rent in New Haven
196 Crown St #2E, New Haven, CT 06510
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
3d ago
165 Park St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
166 Park St, New Haven, CT 06511
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
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
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
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 #404, New Haven, CT 06510
2 beds
2 baths
$4,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
9h ago
367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,686–$9,991
Price drop
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
20 Fair St, New Haven, CT 06511
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,181–$4,430
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d 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
4d ago
256 Bradley St, New Haven, CT 06510
3 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d 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
2d ago
Verified
265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375–$2,930
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
37 Center St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d 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
2d ago
Verified
265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375–$2,930
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
140 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06510
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d 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
2d ago
Verified
265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375–$2,930
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,875–$8,026
Price drop
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
87 Union St, New Haven, CT 06511
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,082–$3,266
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 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 $2,595 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown New Haven?
Average rent prices in Downtown New Haven have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Downtown New Haven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown New Haven is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 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 $104,000/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).