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Rental Market Trends in West Haven, CT

What is the average rent in West Haven, CT?

$1,381/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in West Haven, CT is $1,381 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in West Haven more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Haven, you can expect to pay about $1,158 per month for a studio, $1,381 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,722 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,264 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,158/month
361 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,381/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,722/month
872 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,264/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,419/month
383 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,928/month
1,744 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,785/month
2,168 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,571/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,056/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $39 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in West Haven, CT
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Haven, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
66% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in West Haven is $1,381, you’ll want to make about $4,603 per month or $55,236 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.

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Grand Reserve Orange

Grand Reserve Orange

45-75 Prindle Hill Rd,
Orange, CT 06477

$2,560 - $3,440 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Thompson Luxury Residences

The Thompson Luxury Residences

165 Richards St,
West Haven, CT 06516

$1,795 - $2,950 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Firelite Commons

Firelite Commons

33 Old Tavern Rd,
Orange, CT 06477

$2,100 - $2,490 Plus Fees

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

278 Main

278 Main

278 Main St,
West Haven, CT 06516

$1,576 - $1,975 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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