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Rental Market Trends in West Haven, CT

What is the average rent in West Haven, CT?

$1,388/month

Average Rent

738 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

West Haven, CT Rental Market Overview

The average rent in West Haven, CT is $1,388 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in West Haven more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in West Haven average $1,195 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in West Haven average $1,388 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in West Haven average $1,744 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in West Haven average $2,295 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,195/month
361 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,388/month
738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,744/month
872 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,295/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,128/month
2,153 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,650/month
1,956 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,590/month
2,523 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,907/month
815 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,231/month
1,163 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 1.9%, which averages out to $26 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in West Haven, CT
Last Updated June 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
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $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 $1,388, you’ll want to make about $4,626 per month or $55,512 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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West Haven, CT

237 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in West Haven we think you'll love

Grand Reserve Orange

Grand Reserve Orange

45-75 Prindle Hill Rd,
Orange, CT 06477

$2,410 - $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

$1,645 - $3,295 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds

Firelite Commons

Firelite Commons

33 Old Tavern Rd,
Orange, CT 06477

$2,100 - $2,900 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

278 Main

278 Main

278 Main St,
West Haven, CT 06516

$1,730 - $2,231 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 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.

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