Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Haven, CT

Median rent

Median rent in West Haven

$1,900/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in West Haven is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Haven

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Haven rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same 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 $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in West Haven run $1,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

120%

-

1 bedroom

$1,704

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,500

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,250

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

120%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,704

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Haven, CT is 24% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

Discover rentals in West Haven, CT

560 Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

560 Main Street

560 Main St, West Haven, CT 06516

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$1,700

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

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

433 Third Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Haven

MULTI_FAMILY - West Haven, CT

433 Third Ave #2, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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

Apartment for rent

182 Elm - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

182 Elm

182 Elm St, West Haven, CT 06516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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

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 June 13, 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 remained the same 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 $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?

West Haven, Connecticut rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 9.4% from the previous year, and two-bedroom rents rose 2.3% year-over-year.

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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