Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Wooster Square - Mill River, New Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Wooster Square Mill River

$1,995/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wooster Square Mill River is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wooster Square Mill River

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wooster Square Mill River 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wooster Square - Mill River, New Haven, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wooster Square - Mill River, New Haven, CT

Average rent prices in Wooster Square Mill River have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Wooster Square - Mill River, New Haven, CT

Rent prices in Wooster Square Mill River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wooster Square Mill River is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Wooster Square Mill River run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$2,122

3%

24%

2 bedroom

$3,194

11%

36%

3 bedroom

$4,019

1%

73%

4 bedroom

$2,600

4%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,122

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,194

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,019

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

73%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wooster Square - Mill River, 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 Wooster Square Mill River, New Haven, CT compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Wooster Square Mill River and Downtown New Haven by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wooster Square Mill River

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wooster Square Mill River, New Haven, CT is 23% lower than the median rent in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT.

Discover rentals in Wooster Square - Mill River, New Haven, CT

40 Walnut - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.6

Very good

40 Walnut

40 Walnut St, New Haven, CT 06511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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

Apartment for rent

542 Chapel St #5 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Wooster Square - Mill River apartment for rent in New Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

$1,750

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

235 Wooster St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Wooster Square - Mill River apartment for rent in New Haven

Residential Rental, Apartment, New Haven, CT

235 Wooster St #2, New Haven, CT 06511

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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

Apartment for rent

The Lofts at Wooster - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Lofts at Wooster

441 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511

4 beds

4 baths

$3,000

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

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wooster Square - Mill River, New Haven, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Wooster Square Mill River rental market.

How much is rent in Wooster Square Mill River?

The average rent in Wooster Square Mill River is $1,995 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wooster Square Mill River?

Average rent prices in Wooster Square Mill River have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Wooster Square Mill River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wooster Square Mill River is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wooster Square Mill River?

To comfortably afford rent in Wooster Square Mill River, 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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