Metro on Crown
274 Crown St,
New Haven, CT 06511
$2,014 - $4,524 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in New Haven, CT
What is the average rent in New Haven, CT?
$2,061/month
Average Rent
677 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,061 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,830 per month for a studio, $2,061 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,373 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,642 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New Haven, CT?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $31 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in New Haven, CT
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
35%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven?
Based on current rent prices, Dwight, Fair Haven and Whitney Avenue Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven?
Based on current rent prices, Orange Street Historic District, Elm Street Historic District and Wooster Square/Mill River are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Haven, CT?
Because the average rent in New Haven is $2,061, you’ll want to make about $6,870 per month or $82,440 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 8.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Haven is 6.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,830 - $2,642. You can expect to pay 2.7% more for groceries, 38.4% more for utilities, and 3.6% more for transportation.
How does New Haven, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare New 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.
Studio
$1,301/month
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One Bedroom
$1,675/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,315/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,863/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.