Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
West Haven, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Haven, CT rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $95 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
West Haven rent sits at the national median of $1,900/month, offering a market that aligns closely with the broader national rental landscape. The total rentals count of 63 reflects a smaller inventory compared to many metros.
Price ranges
Studios in West Haven rent for about $1,356/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,570/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,318/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,800/month. This range covers the typical bedroom sizes available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in West Haven
$1,900/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in West Haven is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Haven
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Haven rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Haven, CT
Average rent prices in West Haven have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
West Haven, CT
Rent prices in West Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Haven is $1,862, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in West Haven run $1,602 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,356 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,570 | 4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 |  5% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,318 | 4% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 9% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Haven, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,862 | 7% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,150 | 8% | 25% | |
Houses | $2,400 | 10% | 4% | |
Rooms | $850 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,356
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,570
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,318
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Haven, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
25%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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 West Haven, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Haven and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Haven
Equal to the the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Haven, CT is 14% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,200
19%$2,000
1%$2,000
29%$2,000
4%$3,400
20%$2,075
4%$1,772
4%$2,600
6%$2,050
$2,500
7%$2,237
4%$1,600
Discover rentals in West Haven, CT
2d ago
06510 New Haven Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
156 Second Ave #A, West Haven, CT 06516
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
941 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
5 beds
3 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
3 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Haven
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Haven
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,538
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,303
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,538
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,303
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
175 Center St, West Haven, CT 06516
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
511 Main St, West Haven, CT 06516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$2,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
182 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
06510 New Haven Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Haven, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the West Haven rental market.
How much is rent in West Haven?
The average rent in West Haven is $1,900 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Haven?
Average rent prices in West Haven have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does West Haven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Haven is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Haven?
To comfortably afford rent in West Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Haven?
February offers the best rental deals in West Haven, with rents running about 22% lower than July's peak summer prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters willing to search during winter months rather than summer.
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).