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Rental Market Trends in New Haven, CT

What is the average rent in New Haven, CT?

$2,123/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,123 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,853 per month for a studio, $2,123 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,443 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,630 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,853/month
468 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,123/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,443/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,630/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,241/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,741/month
1,974 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,164/month
2,203 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,661/month
577 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,306/month
1,262 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,385/month
1,861 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,510/month
977 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $20 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in New Haven, CT
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in New Haven, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven?

Based on current rent prices, Whitney Avenue Historic District, Dwight and East Rock are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Whitney Avenue Historic District
$2,031/month
2,929 Sq Ft
Dwight
$2,154/month
699 Sq Ft
East Rock
$2,198/month
2,160 Sq Ft
Dixwell
$2,397/month
699 Sq Ft
Prospect Hill
$2,455/month
733 Sq Ft
Newhallville
$2,471/month
718 Sq Ft
Chapel Street Historic District
$2,514/month
702 Sq Ft
New Haven Green
$2,554/month
687 Sq Ft
Elm Street Historic District
$2,679/month
720 Sq Ft
Ninth Square Historic District
$2,721/month
715 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven?

Based on current rent prices, Wooster Square/Mill River, Wooster Square Historic District and Orange Street Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wooster Square/Mill River
$2,906/month
807 Sq Ft
Wooster Square Historic District
$2,898/month
825 Sq Ft
Orange Street Historic District
$2,800/month
771 Sq Ft
Hill
$2,783/month
837 Sq Ft
Downtown New Haven
$2,725/month
733 Sq Ft
Ninth Square Historic District
$2,721/month
715 Sq Ft
Elm Street Historic District
$2,679/month
720 Sq Ft
New Haven Green
$2,554/month
687 Sq Ft
Chapel Street Historic District
$2,514/month
702 Sq Ft
Newhallville
$2,471/month
718 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
$2,725/month
733 Sq Ft
Ninth Square Historic District
$2,721/month
715 Sq Ft
New Haven Green
$2,554/month
687 Sq Ft
Wooster Square/Mill River
$2,906/month
807 Sq Ft
Newhallville
$2,471/month
718 Sq Ft
Chapel Street Historic District
$2,514/month
702 Sq Ft
Elm Street Historic District
$2,679/month
720 Sq Ft
Wooster Square Historic District
$2,898/month
825 Sq Ft
Dixwell
$2,397/month
699 Sq Ft
Hill
$2,783/month
837 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 $2,123, you’ll want to make about $7,076 per month or $84,912 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 8.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Haven is 6.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,853 - $2,630. You can expect to pay 3.1% more for groceries, 35.2% more for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.

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New Haven, CT

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Whitney Avenue Historic District

New Haven, CT

Wooster Square/Mill River

New Haven, CT

Studio
-
$1,111/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,493/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,803/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,183/month
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New Haven, CT 06511

$2,079 - $4,648 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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New Haven, CT 06510

$1,920 - $6,355 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 4 Beds

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New Haven, CT 06519

$2,204 - $8,609 Plus Fees

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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 February 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.

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