Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Fair Haven, New Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Fair Haven

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Fair Haven is $2,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fair Haven

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Haven run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$2,075

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,425

6%

-

2 bedroom

$3,339

3%

66%

3 bedroom

$2,000

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,075

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,339

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

66%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$2,000
increased by3%

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 9% lower than the median rent in Dixwell, New Haven, CT.

Discover rentals in Fair Haven, New Haven, CT

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

132 Saltonstall Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

132 Saltonstall Avenue - 3

132 Saltonstall Ave #3, New Haven, CT 06513

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

483 Ferry St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

483 Ferry St #1, New Haven, CT 06513

4 beds

1 bath

$2,310

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

Apartment for rent

648 Ferry St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fair Haven apartment for rent in New Haven

APARTMENT - New Haven, CT

648 Ferry St #3, New Haven, CT 06513

4 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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 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 $2,000 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fair Haven?

Average rent prices in Fair Haven have increased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Fair Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fair Haven is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $80,000/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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