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Average Rent in East Haven, CT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in East Haven, CT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,602/mo
▼ 3.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,484/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in East Haven, CT?
As of June 2026, the average rent in East Haven, CT is $1,602 per month across 1 apartment community and 12 available units. Rents have decreased $57 (3.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 510 Main Street starting at $1,484/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,602/mo.
Prices range from $1,484 to $1,850 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
East Haven, CT Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in East Haven, CT
Rent Prices by Apartment in East Haven, CT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 Main Street | $1,484/mo | $1,602/mo | 12 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for East Haven, CT Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in East Haven, CT
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,602/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,484/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in East Haven, CT is $86,498 , about 12% 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) | $1,602 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $5,555/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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