Average Rent in New Haven, CT

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Current Versus Historical New Haven, CT Rents

New Haven rentals average $1,488 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $145 (-8.54%) year-over-year from $1,695 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-5.12%) year-over-year from $1,792 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (2.65%) year-over-year from $1,948 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $288 (13.65%) year-over-year from $2,112 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $109 (3.95%) year-over-year from $2,766 to $2,875. 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 0.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.99% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$39.07	$1,550	$1,695 (-8.54%)	$1,175 (31.91%)
1 BR	$27.34	$1,700	$1,792 (-5.12%)	$1,543 (10.15%)
2 BR	$22.58	$2,000	$1,948 (2.65%)	$1,841 (8.65%)
3 BR	$20.85	$2,400	$2,112 (13.65%)	$2,083 (15.20%)
4+ BR	$17.01	$2,875	$2,766 (3.95%)	$2,592 (10.93%)

Historical Rents in New Haven, CT

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Top Cities Near New Haven

There are a total of 4 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 $2,050, 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 $2,750 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 12.61% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.59% more affordable. Two bedrooms in New Haven, CT are about 16.25% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.39% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near New Haven, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,573	$2,025	$2,050
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,000	$2,200	$2,250
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,898	$2,475	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$1,925	$2,450	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near New Haven

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near New Haven

There are a total of 7 counties located by New Haven, CT. Some of these counties include New Haven, CT, West Haven, CT, and Hamden, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Haven, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Milford, CT is the most expensive county by New Haven, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in New Haven, CT is 4.20% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in New Haven, CT is 0.15% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in New Haven, CT is 10.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Haven, CT	$1,488	$1,698	$2,000	$2,000
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,573	$2,025	$2,050
Hamden, CT	$650	$1,700	$2,100	$2,250
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$2,000	$2,200	$2,250
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,898	$2,475	$2,500
Branford, CT	$1,500	$1,650	$2,350	$2,545
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450	$2,750

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 $2,000. 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 $1,488 and an average price per square feet of $39.07. There are a total of 10 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 $1,698 and an average price per square feet of $27.34. There are a total of 66 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $22.58. There are a total of 135 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in New Haven, CT is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.