Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Haven, CT

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Haven, CT is $2,000. This is +5%, or $99, higher than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

43

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Haven, CT is $2,000. This is +5%, or $99, higher than the national average.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
77%
9%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
West Haven, CT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in West Haven, CT have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
West Haven, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in West Haven, CT is $1,950. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT costs about $1,690 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,050. Houses for rent in West Haven, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,642

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,050

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,650

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,700

11%

19%

Studio

$2,150

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,642

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

19%

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.

Compare rent prices in West Haven, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in West Haven, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Branford, CT.

West Haven

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Haven, CT is 23% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

More data insights and reports

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Zillow - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Zillow

06510 New Haven Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

1–5 beds

1–3 baths

$1,500–$4,250

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

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14 Thill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

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14 Thill St, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

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354 Second Ave Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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MULTI_FAMILY - West Haven, CT

354 Second Ave Unit 1, West Haven, CT 06516

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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10 Lester St Apt 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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MULTI_FAMILY - West Haven, CT

10 Lester St Apt 3 #3, West Haven, CT 06516

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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138 Hemlock St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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Available Mar 12

88 William St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

APARTMENT - West Haven, CT

88 William St, West Haven, CT 06516

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

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246 Elm St Apt 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

MULTI_FAMILY - West Haven, CT

246 Elm St Apt 1 #1, West Haven, CT 06516

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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

Apartment for rent

New Haven Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

3BR/1.0BA

New Haven Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

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