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Rental Market Trends in New Haven, CT

What is the average rent in New Haven, CT?

$2,112/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,112 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making New Haven one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New Haven, you can expect to pay about $1,828 per month for a studio, $2,112 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,415 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,588 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,828/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,112/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,415/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,588/month
1,169 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,740/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,362/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,252/month
1,512 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,946/month
2,305 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,905/month
667 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,279/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,885/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in New Haven, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in New Haven, CT
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in New Haven, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven?

Based on current rent prices, Edgewood, Edgewood Historic District and Prospect Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Edgewood
$1,830/month
740 Sq Ft
Edgewood Historic District
$1,830/month
740 Sq Ft
Prospect Hill
$2,271/month
685 Sq Ft
Dwight
$2,349/month
748 Sq Ft
Newhallville
$2,464/month
698 Sq Ft
East Rock
$2,465/month
773 Sq Ft
Dixwell
$2,475/month
698 Sq Ft
Wooster Square Historic District
$2,506/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Chapel Street Historic District
$2,557/month
720 Sq Ft
Upper State Street Historic District
$2,591/month
767 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven?

Based on current rent prices, Orange Street Historic District, New Haven Green and Ninth Square Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Orange Street Historic District
$2,971/month
767 Sq Ft
New Haven Green
$2,764/month
687 Sq Ft
Ninth Square Historic District
$2,763/month
681 Sq Ft
Downtown New Haven
$2,697/month
723 Sq Ft
Hill
$2,674/month
756 Sq Ft
Elm Street Historic District
$2,664/month
764 Sq Ft
Wooster Square/Mill River
$2,632/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Upper State Street Historic District
$2,591/month
767 Sq Ft
Chapel Street Historic District
$2,557/month
720 Sq Ft
Wooster Square Historic District
$2,506/month
1,104 Sq Ft

Which New Haven neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in New Haven with the most apartments available are Downtown New Haven, Ninth Square Historic District and New Haven Green .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown New Haven
$2,697/month
723 Sq Ft
Ninth Square Historic District
$2,763/month
681 Sq Ft
New Haven Green
$2,764/month
687 Sq Ft
Hill
$2,674/month
756 Sq Ft
Newhallville
$2,464/month
698 Sq Ft
Dixwell
$2,475/month
698 Sq Ft
Chapel Street Historic District
$2,557/month
720 Sq Ft
Wooster Square/Mill River
$2,632/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Elm Street Historic District
$2,664/month
764 Sq Ft
Wooster Square Historic District
$2,506/month
1,104 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Haven, CT?

Because the average rent in New Haven is $2,112, you’ll want to make about $7,040 per month or $84,480 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in New Haven, CT is 8.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Haven is 1.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,828 - $2,588. You can expect to pay 1.0% more for groceries, 42.8% more for utilities, and 8.6% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Edgewood

New Haven, CT

Orange Street Historic District

New Haven, CT

Studio
$771/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,137/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,326/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,166/month
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Winchester Lofts

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Studio - 2 Beds | $1,970 - $3,280

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New Haven, CT 06515

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,525 - $2,275

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  • 1,353

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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