Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
East Rock, New Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in East Rock

$2,425/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Rock is $2,425 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Rock

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Rock rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Rock, New Haven, CT

Average rent prices in East Rock have decreased by 3% 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 East Rock, New Haven, CT

Rent prices in East Rock vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Rock is $2,412, whereas a house costs $3,712. 1-bedroom apartments in East Rock run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,850

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,500

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,995

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,300

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Rock, 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 East Rock, New Haven, CT compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East Rock and Dixwell by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Rock

Median rent price$2,425
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Rock, New Haven, CT is 10% higher than the median rent in Dixwell, New Haven, CT.

Discover rentals in East Rock, New Haven, CT

9-11 May Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

9-11 May Street

9 May St, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

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

Apartment for rent

968 State St - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

East Rock apartment for rent in New Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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

Apartment for rent

60 Mechanic St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

60 Mechanic St.

60 Mechanic St, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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

Apartment for rent

232 View St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Rock apartment for rent in New Haven

APARTMENT - New Haven, CT

232 View St #3, New Haven, CT 06511

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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 East Rock, New Haven, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the East Rock rental market.

How much is rent in East Rock?

The average rent in East Rock is $2,425 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Rock?

Average rent prices in East Rock have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does East Rock rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Rock is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Rock?

To comfortably afford rent in East Rock, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/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).

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