Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
West Haven, CT

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Haven, CT is $1,885. This is -1%, or $15, lower than the national average.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,885

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Haven, CT is $1,885. This is -1%, or $15, lower than the national average.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
63%
13%
5%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

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 3% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,847. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT costs about $1,625 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in West Haven, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,625

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,500

30%

27%

Studio

$1,800

19%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

27%

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$1,885
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

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

10h ago

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Very good

Zillow

06510 New Haven Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

2–5 beds

1–3 baths

$1,495–$4,250

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

Apartment for rent

94 Hinman St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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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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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5d+ ago

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14 Westfield St Unit 1 #1, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

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54 Dawson Ave #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

54 Dawson Ave #1stFL, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

14 Court St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

14 Court Street, West Haven CT, Unit 2

14 Court St #2, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 16

165 Richards St #014 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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

Apartment for rent

116 Elm St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

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