Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Prospect Hill

$2,272/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prospect Hill is $2,272 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prospect Hill

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prospect Hill rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT

Average rent prices in Prospect Hill have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT

Rent prices in Prospect Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Prospect Hill is $2,272, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Prospect Hill run $2,202 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

8%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,022

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,455

8%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,100

6%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,000

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,022

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,455

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Prospect Hill and Devon Walnut Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Prospect Hill

Median rent price$2,272
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,972
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT is 24% lower than the median rent in Devon Walnut Beach, Milford City, CT.

Discover rentals in Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT

Whitney Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

Whitney Gardens

420 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511

5 beds

3 baths

$900

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
252 Sheffield Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Prospect Hill apartment for rent in New Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$1,875

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
152 Sheffield Avenue #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Prospect Hill apartment for rent in New Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
84 Sheffield Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Prospect Hill apartment for rent in New Haven

84 Sheffield Ave #1, New Haven, CT 06511

3 beds

2 baths

$2,195

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Prospect Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Prospect Hill?

The average rent in Prospect Hill is $2,272 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prospect Hill?

Average rent prices in Prospect Hill have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Prospect Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prospect Hill is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Prospect Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Prospect Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/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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