Average Rent in West Haven, CT

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Current Versus Historical West Haven, CT Rents

West Haven rentals average $1,675 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-9.43%) year-over-year from $1,325 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.97%) year-over-year from $1,691 to $1,675. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (8.51%) year-over-year from $1,958 to $2,125. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.41%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.26%) year-over-year from $3,208 to $3,200. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.51	$1,675	$1,691 (-0.97%)	$1,525 (9.80%)
2 BR	$29.29	$2,125	$1,958 (8.51%)	$1,663 (27.82%)
3 BR	N/A	$2,400	$2,367 (1.41%)	$2,233 (7.46%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,200	$3,208 (-0.26%)	$2,200 (45.45%)

Historical Rents in West Haven, CT

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Top Cities Near West Haven

There are a total of 2 cities nearby West Haven. The average rent in West Haven is currently $2,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Haven, CT is Milford, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare West Haven, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.48% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Haven, CT are about 12.64% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.88% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near West Haven, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Haven, CT	$1,500	$1,750	$2,250	$2,200
Milford, CT	N/A	$1,950	$2,650	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near West Haven

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

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near West Haven, CT is currently around $2,486 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Haven's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Haven, East Rock has the most affordable average rent at $2,398 per month. Whereas, at $2,575 average rent per month, Downtown New Haven is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Haven. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Rock, New Haven, CT	$1,425	$1,725	$2,373	$2,398
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT	$1,650	$2,100	$3,480	$2,575

Top Counties Near West Haven

There are a total of 4 counties located by West Haven, CT. Some of these counties include Hamden, CT, West Haven, CT, and New Haven, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $29 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Hamden, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Milford, CT is the most expensive county by West Haven, CT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Haven, CT is 3.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Haven, CT is 1.72% more affordable 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	$1,700	$2,100	$2,100
West Haven, CT	N/A	$1,675	$2,175	$2,200
New Haven, CT	$1,500	$1,750	$2,250	$2,200
Milford, CT	N/A	$2,025	$2,625	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near West Haven

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Frequently Asked Questions - West Haven Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for West 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 West 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 West Haven, CT.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $21.51. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Haven.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,175 and an average price per square feet of $29.29. There are a total of 26 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Haven.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Haven, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

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