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201 Munson St,
New Haven, CT 06511
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Rental Market Trends in New Haven, CT
Updated September 2026
The average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,064/month.
Rent in New Haven is 24% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,064/month
Average Rent
673 Sq Ft
Average Size
-2.8%
Change / Year
1,298
Available Apartments
New Haven rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in New Haven average $1,839 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in New Haven average $2,064 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in New Haven average $2,417 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in New Haven average $2,673 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in New Haven, CT?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $57 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in New Haven, CT
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
37%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven?
Based on current rent prices, Edgewood, Beaver Hills and Westville 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, Wooster Square/Mill River, Fair Haven and Downtown New Haven 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, Newhallville and Wooster Square/Mill River .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Haven, CT?
Because the average rent in New Haven is $2,064, you’ll want to make about $6,880 per month or $82,560 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 7.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,839 - $2,673. You can expect to pay 3.1% more for groceries, 33.6% more for utilities, and 2.3% 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.
View the New Haven Area GuideStudio
$785/month
$1,197/month
One Bedroom
$1,311/month
$1,521/month
Two Bedroom
$1,592/month
$1,808/month
Three Bedroom
$2,418/month
$2,190/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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West Haven
Avg Rent: $1,391/month
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East Haven
Avg Rent: $1,501/month
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Orange
Avg Rent: $2,398/month
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Hamden
Avg Rent: $1,915/month
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North Haven
Avg Rent: $1,872/month
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Branford
Avg Rent: $1,694/month
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Ansonia
Avg Rent: $1,433/month
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Derby
Avg Rent: $1,490/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in New Haven?
The average rent in New Haven is $2,064 per month, which is 24.0% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in New Haven?
The average rent for a house in New Haven, CT is $2,975 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in New Haven?
The average rent for a townhome in New Haven, CT is $2,192 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in New Haven?
The average rent for a condo in New Haven, CT is $1,729 per month.
Are rents going up or down in New Haven?
Rents in New Haven, CT are decreasing, with prices down 2.8% year-over-year and $57 less per month.
What rent range is most common in New Haven?
In New Haven, CT, 37% of apartments fall above $2,000/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 September 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.