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 $1,975 for a studio rental to $5,263 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,645.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.62%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $102 (-4.88%) year-over-year from $2,082 to $1,980. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $733 (26.66%) year-over-year from $2,748 to $3,480. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,287 (43.66%) year-over-year from $2,948 to $4,235. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,896 (56.31%) year-over-year from $3,367 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 down by 5.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.16% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,700	$1,625 (4.62%)	$1,542 (10.27%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,980	$2,082 (-4.88%)	$1,983 (-0.17%)
2 BR	N/A	$3,480	$2,748 (26.66%)	$2,249 (54.76%)
3 BR	N/A	$4,235	$2,948 (43.66%)	$2,605 (62.60%)
4+ BR	N/A	$5,263	$3,367 (56.31%)	$3,480 (51.22%)

Historical Rents in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT

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Top Cities Near Downtown New Haven

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Downtown New Haven. The average rent in Downtown New Haven is currently $2,325 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that West Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,050, 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 $2,800 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 15.19% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT are about 32.63% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Haven, CT	$1,600	$1,600	$2,000	$2,050
New Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,750	$2,100	$2,150
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,050	$2,400	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,600	$2,800

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 East Rock. 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 $2,300 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 $2,645. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown New Haven, East Rock has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $2,300 average rent per month, East Rock 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
East Rock, New Haven, CT	N/A	$1,598	$2,050	$2,300

Top Counties Near Downtown New Haven

There are a total of 6 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 $2,350. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is West Haven, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, 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 17.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 21.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT is 34.13% 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	$1,600	$1,600	$2,000	$2,050
New Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,750	$2,100	$2,150
Hamden, CT	$650	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,050	$2,400	$2,500
Branford, CT	N/A	$1,625	$2,300	$2,545
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,100	$2,600	$2,800

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 $2,645. 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 $1,975. There are a total of 6 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 $2,150. There are a total of 25 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 $3,340. There are a total of 14 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.44% 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 $2,116/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.