Average Rent in New Haven CT
7 apartment buildings, 128 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,175/mo
Cheapest
$1,250/mo
Properties
7
Units
128
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 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 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Mandy Management
399 Whalley Ave #103, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
510 Main Street
510 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512, USA
Lakewood Apartments
1199 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517, USA
The Farnam Realty Group
107 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
360 State
360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Levey Miller Maretz LLC
1768 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge, CT 06525, USA
The Audubon New Haven
367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandy Management 399 Whalley Ave #103, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | $1,250 | $1,698 | $1.56 | 3.9 | 38 |
| 2 | 510 Main Street 510 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512, USA | $1,459 | $1,663 | $3.62 | 4.1 | 15 |
| 3 | Lakewood Apartments 1199 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517, USA | $1,575 | $1,975 | $2.75 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 4 | The Farnam Realty Group 107 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | $1,800 | $1,800 | $4.24 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 5 | 360 State 360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | $1,965 | $2,545 | $3.81 | 4.1 | 72 |
| 6 | Levey Miller Maretz LLC 1768 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge, CT 06525, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 | 0 |
| 7 | The Audubon New Haven 367 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Mandy Management
3.9399 Whalley Ave #103, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
510 Main Street
4.1510 Main St, East Haven, CT 06512, USA
Lakewood Apartments
4.71199 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517, USA
The Farnam Realty Group
4.1107 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
360 State
4.1360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Levey Miller Maretz LLC
4.21768 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge, CT 06525, USA
New Haven CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in New Haven CT is $2,175 per month, based on 128 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,250 at Mandy Management to $1,965 at 360 State.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,879/mo | $1,459/mo | 22 |
| 1 Bed | $2,193/mo | $1,250/mo | 67 |
| 2 Bed | $2,266/mo | $1,275/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $2,394/mo | $1,600/mo | 11 |
| 4 Bed | $2,450/mo | $2,450/mo | 2 |
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 New Haven CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in New Haven CT averages $2,193/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,266/mo. At the local median household income of $53,771, that works out to 49% 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 51% 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
$87,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,175/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,250/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in New Haven CT is $53,771 , about 48% 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) | $2,175 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $6,128/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.
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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 | $3,253 | +50% | 11 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $2,707 | +24% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in New Haven CT?
The average rent in New Haven CT is $2,175 per month, based on 128 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in New Haven CT?
The lowest available rent in New Haven CT starts at $1,250 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in New Haven CT?
1-bedroom apartments in New Haven CT average $2,193/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,250/mo across 67 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in New Haven CT?
2-bedroom apartments in New Haven CT average $2,266/mo. Units start from $1,275/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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