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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

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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

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New Haven, CT Rent Prices

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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.

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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 $3,247 +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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