Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Fair Haven, New Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Fair Haven

$1,975/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fair Haven is $1,975 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $30 more per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fair Haven

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fair Haven rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fair Haven, New Haven, CT

Average rent prices in Fair Haven have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Fair Haven, New Haven, CT

Rent prices in Fair Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fair Haven is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Haven run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,825

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,469

3%

47%

2 bedroom

$2,917

5%

78%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,450

5%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,469

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

47%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,917

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

78%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fair Haven and Dixwell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fair Haven

Median rent price$1,975
increased by2%

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 Fair Haven, New Haven, CT is 10% lower than the median rent in Dixwell, New Haven, CT.

Discover rentals in Fair Haven, New Haven, CT

159 Grafton - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1h ago

8.3

Very good

159 Grafton

159 Grafton St, New Haven, CT 06513

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

63 Lombard St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

APARTMENT - New Haven, CT

63 Lombard St #3, New Haven, CT 06513

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

$1,700

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

34 Wolcott St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

APARTMENT - New Haven, CT

34 Wolcott St #3, New Haven, CT 06513

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

Apartment for rent

426 Poplar St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

APARTMENT - New Haven, CT

426 Poplar St #2, New Haven, CT 06513

4 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fair Haven, New Haven, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Fair Haven rental market.

How much is rent in Fair Haven?

The average rent in Fair Haven is $1,975 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fair Haven?

Average rent prices in Fair Haven have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Fair Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fair Haven is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fair Haven?

To comfortably afford rent in Fair Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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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