Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
West Haven, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Haven, CT rent slipped 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,862/month. Renters today are paying $85 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the 2024 peak of $2,400/month.
Compared to national trends
West Haven sits 3.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 51 total rentals available. This positions West Haven as a smaller but relatively affordable market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in West Haven rent for $2,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,695/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,375/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,062/month. The rental inventory is weighted toward 1-bed and 2-bed units, which together make up over 60% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in West Haven rose 41.4% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent decline. This strong increase shows a distinct trend within the smaller studio rental market segment.
Median rent
Median rent in West Haven
$1,862/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in West Haven is $1,862 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $68 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Haven
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in West Haven run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,050 | 15% |  24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,375 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,062 | 6% | 5% |
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 | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,249 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,062
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
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
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,249
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
10%
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
4%lower than the national median
27%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,600
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10%$2,100
1%$2,727
4%$2,300
6%$1,550
Discover rentals in West Haven, CT
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
267 Center St #1, West Haven, CT 06516
5 beds
2 baths
$625
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
14 Thill St #1, West Haven, CT 06516
2 beds
1 bath
$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
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
106 Dawson Ave #NA, West Haven, CT 06516
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,396
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Haven
10 Treadwell St, West Haven, CT 06516
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
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
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,538
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
Verified
106 Dawson Ave #NA, West Haven, CT 06516
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,396
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,303
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
Verified
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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
Verified
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,538
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
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
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
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,303
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
511 Main St, West Haven, CT 06516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,699–$2,000
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
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
596 First Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
Studio
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Haven
152 Dalton St #2ndFL, West Haven, CT 06516
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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 $1,862 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Haven?
Average rent prices in West Haven have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does West Haven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Haven is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $68 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Haven average around $1,650/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,010/month. Both bedroom types have seen modest increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 1.6% and two-bedrooms up 3.8%.
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).