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Rental Market Trends in East Haven, CT
Updated July 2026
The average rent in East Haven, CT is $1,512/month.
Rent in East Haven is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,512/month
Average Rent
603 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.2%
Change / Year
166
Available Apartments
East Haven rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in East Haven average $1,421 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in East Haven average $1,512 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in East Haven average $2,160 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in East Haven average $3,628 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in East Haven, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $19 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in East Haven, CT
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
56%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Haven, CT?
Because the average rent in East Haven is $1,512, you’ll want to make about $5,040 per month or $60,480 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does East Haven, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare East Haven, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in East Haven?
The average rent in East Haven is $1,512 per month, which is 9.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in East Haven?
The average rent for a house in East Haven, CT is $3,081 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in East Haven?
The average rent for a townhome in East Haven, CT is $2,215 per month.
Are rents going up or down in East Haven?
Rents in East Haven, CT are increasing, with prices up 1.2% year-over-year and $19 more per month.
What rent range is most common in East Haven?
In East Haven, CT, 56% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.