Average Rent in New Haven, CT
5 apartment buildings, 133 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,826/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,595/mo
The Farnam Realty Group
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
133
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in New Haven, CT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
New Haven, CT Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Farnam Realty Group
107 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
360 State
360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
The Whit
630 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
The Audubon New Haven
367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Grand Reserve Orange
45-75 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Farnam Realty Group 107 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | $1,595 | $1,595 | $3.75 | 4.1 (312) | 1 |
| 2 | 360 State 360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | $2,055 | $2,647 | $3.79 | 4.1 (181) | 61 |
| 3 | The Whit 630 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | $2,065 | $2,757 | $3.40 | 4.5 (71) | 23 |
| 4 | The Audubon New Haven 367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | $2,218 | $3,265 | $3.85 | 4.2 (161) | 39 |
| 5 | Grand Reserve Orange 45-75 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA | $2,325 | $2,456 | $2.93 | 4.5 (89) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
The Farnam Realty Group
4.1 (312)107 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
360 State
4.1 (181)360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
The Whit
4.5 (71)630 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
The Audubon New Haven
4.2 (161)367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Grand Reserve Orange
4.5 (89)45-75 Prindle Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA
New Haven, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,826 per month, based on 133 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,595 at The Farnam Realty Group to $2,325 at Grand Reserve Orange.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,305/mo | $1,595/mo | 23 |
| 1 Bed | $2,550/mo | $2,254/mo | 78 |
| 2 Bed | $3,696/mo | $2,575/mo | 27 |
| 3 Bed | $4,844/mo | $4,180/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in New Haven, CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in New Haven, CT averages $2,550/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,696/mo. At the local median household income of $53,771, that works out to 63% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in New Haven, CT at $1,442/mo. The current tracked market average runs 96% 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 New Haven, CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in New 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
$113,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,826/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,595/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in New Haven, CT is $53,771 , about 60% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in New Haven, CT
Overall prices in New 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 New Haven, CT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,826 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $6,779/mo |
Population
132,893
Median household income
$53,771
Census median rent
$1,442/mo
Rent as % of income
33.2%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
21 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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Connecticut
How New Haven, CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs New Haven, CT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,247 | +15% | 15 |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,837 | -35% | 7 |
| Norwalk, CT | $3,047 | +8% | 6 |
| Hartford, CT | $1,628 | -42% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in New Haven, CT?
The average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,826 per month, based on 133 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in New Haven, CT?
The lowest available rent in New Haven, CT starts at $1,595 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT?
1-bedroom apartments in New Haven, CT average $2,550/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,254/mo across 78 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in New Haven, CT average $3,696/mo. Units start from $2,575/mo across 27 units currently listed.
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