Average Rent in New Haven, CT

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Current Versus Historical New Haven, CT Rents

New Haven rentals average $1,675 for a studio rental to $2,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $47 (-2.92%) year-over-year from $1,597 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-5.79%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $129 (6.10%) year-over-year from $2,121 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $26 (1.09%) year-over-year from $2,374 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (2.18%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $2,895. 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 9.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$53.65	$1,550	$1,597 (-2.92%)	$1,167 (32.86%)
1 BR	$45.03	$1,750	$1,858 (-5.79%)	$1,623 (7.80%)
2 BR	$29.64	$2,250	$2,121 (6.10%)	$1,875 (20.00%)
3 BR	$21.27	$2,400	$2,374 (1.09%)	$2,325 (3.23%)
4+ BR	$21.86	$2,895	$2,833 (2.18%)	$3,291 (-12.03%)

Historical Rents in New Haven, CT

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Top Cities Near New Haven

There are a total of 3 cities nearby New Haven. The average rent in New Haven is currently $2,375 per month. Our records show that West Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near New Haven, CT is Milford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,925 per month.

Let's compare New Haven, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in New Haven, CT is 13.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.51% more affordable. Two bedrooms in New Haven, CT are about 4.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.50% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near New Haven, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Haven, CT	$1,200	$1,638	$2,100	$2,250
Stratford, CT	$1,750	$2,100	$2,150	$2,375
Milford, CT	$1,450	$2,200	$2,750	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near New Haven

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near New Haven. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown New Haven and East Rock. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near New Haven, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near New Haven, CT is currently around $2,398 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than New Haven's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near New Haven, Downtown New Haven has the most affordable average rent at $2,195 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, East Rock is the most expensive neighborhood in or near New Haven. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT	$1,700	$2,050	$2,648	$2,195
East Rock, New Haven, CT	$1,425	$1,738	$2,500	$2,600

Top Counties Near New Haven

There are a total of 6 counties located by New Haven, CT. Some of these counties include Hamden, CT, New Haven, CT, and West Haven, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,313. That's roughly around $28 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Hamden, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,175. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,925, Milford, CT is the most expensive county by New Haven, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in New Haven, CT is 13.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New Haven, CT is 1.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New Haven, CT is 2.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hamden, CT	$1,450	$1,650	$2,100	$2,175
New Haven, CT	$1,675	$1,850	$2,250	$2,200
West Haven, CT	$1,200	$1,638	$2,100	$2,250
Stratford, CT	$1,750	$2,100	$2,150	$2,375
Branford, CT	N/A	$1,800	$2,550	$2,550
Milford, CT	$1,450	$2,200	$2,700	$2,925

Top Zipcodes Near New Haven

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - New Haven Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for New Haven, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 New Haven, CT.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $53.65. There are a total of 28 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in New Haven.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $45.03. There are a total of 121 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Haven.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $29.64. There are a total of 177 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in New Haven.

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

Rent prices for rentals in New Haven, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in New Haven, CT is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.