Average Rent in East Haven CT
1 apartment buildings, 15 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,663/mo
Cheapest
$1,459/mo
Properties
1
Units
15
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in East Haven CT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
East Haven CT Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 510 Main Street 510 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512, USA | $1,459 | $1,663 | $3.62 | 4.1 | 15 |
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East Haven CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in East Haven CT is $1,663 per month, based on 15 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,459 at 510 Main Street to $1,459 at 510 Main Street.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,590/mo | $1,459/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,747/mo | $1,648/mo | 7 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in East Haven CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in East Haven CT averages $1,747/mo. At the local median household income of $86,498, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in East Haven CT at $1,454/mo. The current tracked market average runs 14% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in East Haven CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Haven CT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,663/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,459/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Median household income in East Haven CT is $86,498 , about 8% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in East Haven CT
Overall prices in East Haven CT runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by East Haven CT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,663 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $5,616/mo |
Population
27,729
Median household income
$86,498
Census median rent
$1,454/mo
Rent as % of income
40.2%
Median age
45.2
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Connecticut
How East Haven CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs East Haven CT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,253 | +96% | 11 |
| New Haven, CT | $2,162 | +30% | 7 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $2,707 | +63% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Haven CT?
The average rent in East Haven CT is $1,663 per month, based on 15 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in East Haven CT?
The lowest available rent in East Haven CT starts at $1,459 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in East Haven CT?
1-bedroom apartments in East Haven CT average $1,747/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,648/mo across 7 units tracked.
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