Average Rent in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT

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Current Versus Historical Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT Rents

Downtown New Haven rentals average $2,250 for a studio rental to $5,263 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $43 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $642 (39.90%) year-over-year from $1,608 to $2,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $109 (5.11%) year-over-year from $2,138 to $2,248. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $330 (12.38%) year-over-year from $2,665 to $2,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $478 (12.93%) year-over-year from $3,697 to $4,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,063 (64.45%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $5,263. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 8.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.51% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$58.79	$2,250	$1,608 (39.90%)	$1,325 (69.81%)
1 BR	$35.29	$2,248	$2,138 (5.11%)	$1,949 (15.31%)
2 BR	$49.05	$2,995	$2,665 (12.38%)	$2,147 (39.50%)
3 BR	$50.61	$4,175	$3,697 (12.93%)	$2,864 (45.80%)
4+ BR	$53.84	$5,263	$3,200 (64.45%)	$3,460 (52.10%)

Historical Rents in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT

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Top Cities Near Downtown New Haven

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Downtown New Haven. The average rent in Downtown New Haven is currently $2,400 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that West Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is Milford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,625 per month.

Let's compare Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 25.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.50% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT are about 24.87% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,613	$2,000	$2,000
New Haven, CT	$1,673	$1,750	$1,995	$2,050
Stratford, CT	$2,073	$1,950	$2,250	$2,400
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,898	$2,423	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450	$2,625

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown New Haven

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Downtown New Haven. One neighborhood in the area is Newhallville. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown New Haven's average rent, which is actually $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown New Haven, Newhallville has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $1,900 average rent per month, Newhallville is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown New Haven. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newhallville, New Haven, CT	N/A	$2,198	$1,750	$1,900

Top Counties Near Downtown New Haven

There are a total of 7 counties located by Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT. Some of these counties include West Haven, CT, New Haven, CT, and Hamden, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is West Haven, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Milford, CT is the most expensive county by Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 26.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 23.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 24.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,613	$2,000	$2,000
New Haven, CT	$1,673	$1,750	$1,995	$2,050
Hamden, CT	$650	$1,700	$2,100	$2,300
Stratford, CT	$2,073	$1,950	$2,250	$2,400
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,898	$2,423	$2,500
Branford, CT	$1,500	$1,600	$2,525	$2,525
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450	$2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown New Haven

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown New Haven Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $58.79. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown New Haven.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $35.29. There are a total of 24 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown New Haven.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,995 and an average price per square feet of $49.05. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown New Haven.

How have rent prices in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.