Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Haven

$1,850/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Haven is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Haven

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Haven rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Haven, CT

Average rent prices in West Haven have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $1,801, whereas a house costs $2,585. 1-bedroom apartments in West Haven run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,665

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,845

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$3,200

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,665

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Haven, CT is 21% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in West Haven, CT

425 Platt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Haven

Cozy fully furnished bedroom w/tv and sunroom

425 Platt Ave, West Haven, CT 06516

1 bed

1 bath

$750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
9 Abner St #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Haven

Welcome home Beautiful contemporary home

9 Abner St #3rdFL, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Waverly Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Waverly Apartments

136 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
51 Gilbert St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

Residential Rental, Ranch, West Haven, CT

51 Gilbert St #1stFL, 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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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 $1,850 per month as of September 12, 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 18% since last year.

How does West Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Haven is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Haven?

To comfortably afford rent in West Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).

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