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New Haven, CT 06511
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Rental Market Trends in New Haven, CT
Updated July 2026
The average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,092/month.
Rent in New Haven is 26% higher than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,092/month
Average Rent
673 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.5%
Change / Year
1,855
Available Apartments
New Haven rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in New Haven average $1,854 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in New Haven average $2,092 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in New Haven average $2,444 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in New Haven average $2,704 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 1.5%, which averages out to $32 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in New Haven, CT
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
38%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven?
Based on current rent prices, Wooster Square/Mill River, Fair Haven and Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven.
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Average Rent
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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 $2,092, you’ll want to make about $6,973 per month or $83,676 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 $1,854 - $2,704. 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
$1,409/month
$1,114/month
One Bedroom
$1,686/month
$1,496/month
Two Bedroom
$2,122/month
$1,806/month
Three Bedroom
$2,120/month
$2,188/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in New Haven?
The average rent in New Haven is $2,092 per month, which is 25.9% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in New Haven?
The average rent for a house in New Haven, CT is $2,983 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in New Haven?
The average rent for a townhome in New Haven, CT is $2,518 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in New Haven?
The average rent for a condo in New Haven, CT is $1,792 per month.
Are rents going up or down in New Haven?
Rents in New Haven, CT are decreasing, with prices down 1.5% year-over-year and $32 less per month.
What rent range is most common in New Haven?
In New Haven, CT, 38% 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 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.