Average Rent in West Haven, CT

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Current Versus Historical West Haven, CT Rents

West Haven rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $29 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $488 (43.82%) year-over-year from $1,113 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $171 (-9.80%) year-over-year from $1,743 to $1,573. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $66 (-3.19%) year-over-year from $2,066 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.05%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $3,000. 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 4.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.82% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,600 $1,113 (43.82%) $706 (126.74%)
1 BR $21.46 $1,573 $1,743 (-9.80%) $1,483 (6.01%)
2 BR $29.49 $2,000 $2,066 (-3.19%) $1,775 (12.68%)
3 BR N/A $2,500 $2,500 (0.00%) $2,733 (-8.54%)
4+ BR $18.57 $3,000 $2,883 (4.05%) $2,600 (15.38%)

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 $2,475 per month. Our records show that New Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,150, 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. Typically, rent for studios in West Haven, CT is 4.69% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.19% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Haven, CT are about 17.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.00% 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 $1,650 $1,750 $2,100 $2,150
Milford, CT $1,700 $2,000 $2,600 $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 $2,473 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Haven's average rent, which is only $2,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Haven, East Rock has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $2,645 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 N/A $1,598 $2,050 $2,300
Downtown New Haven, New Haven, CT $1,975 $2,150 $3,340 $2,645

Top Counties Near West Haven

There are a total of 4 counties located by West 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 $2,175. 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 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 West Haven, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in West Haven, CT is 1.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Haven, CT is 4.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Haven, CT is 2.50% more affordable 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
Milford, CT $1,700 $2,100 $2,600 $2,800

Top Zipcodes Near West Haven



Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

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 $2,050. 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 studio apartment in West Haven, CT?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,600. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Haven.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $21.46. There are a total of 16 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $29.49. There are a total of 29 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 0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in West Haven, CT?
A reasonable rent price in West Haven, CT is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.