# Average Rent in New Haven, CT & Rent Trends > Average rent in New Haven, CT is $3,193/mo as of November 2026, down 0.8% this month. 2BR $3,193. Daily price history for 102 units in 16 buildings. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/ Latest included observation: November 9, 2026 ## What is the average 2-bedroom rent in New Haven, CT? The average listed 2-bedroom apartment rent in New Haven, CT is $3,193 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 102 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 4, 2026 through November 9, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in New Haven, CT. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/?bedrooms=2) [Downtown](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06510/?bedrooms=2)[The Hill](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06519/?bedrooms=2) New Haven [06511](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06511/?bedrooms=2) Orange [06477](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06477/?bedrooms=2) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/?bedrooms=3)[4 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/?bedrooms=4) Showing 2 bedrooms in New Haven, CT. Market Average $3,193/mo ▼ 0.8% from last month Lowest Available $1,620/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 16 tracked daily Units Listed 102 available now ## Rent by Neighborhood in New Haven, CT Compare average rent across New Haven, CT neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. | Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New Haven 06511](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06511/?bedrooms=all) | $3,433 | - | $2,280 | 4 | 21 | | [Downtown](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06510/?bedrooms=all) | $3,159 | - | $1,620 | 9 | 69 | | [The Hill](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06519/?bedrooms=all) | $3,021 | - | $2,897 | 2 | 9 | | [Orange 06477](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/trends/06477/?bedrooms=all) | $2,800 | - | $2,800 | 1 | 3 | ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in New Haven, CT? As of November 2026, the average rent in New Haven, CT is $3,193 per month across 16 apartment communities and 102 available units. Rents have decreased $24 (0.8%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [The Haven on College](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/the-haven-on-college-new-haven-ct/) starting at $1,620/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,193/mo. Prices range from $1,620 to $6,150 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 24 units are currently listed. ## New Haven, CT Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2026 | $2,965 | - | 5 | | November 2026 | $2,886 | -$79 | 6 | The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page. ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in New Haven, CT 2 Bed $3,193 from $1,620 · 102 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in New Haven, CT | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Haven on College](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/the-haven-on-college-new-haven-ct/) | $1,620/mo | $2,402/mo | 8 | 4.7 | | [Taft Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/taft-apartments-new-haven-ct/) | $1,750/mo | $3,048/mo | 28 | 4.1 | | [Traymore Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/traymore-apartments-new-haven-ct/) | $2,280/mo | $2,280/mo | 1 | 5 | | [Centerpointe New Haven](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/centerpointe-new-haven-new-haven-ct/) | $2,555/mo | $2,555/mo | 4 | 4.3 | | [Grand Reserve Orange](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/grand-reserve-orange-new-haven-ct/) | $2,800/mo | $2,800/mo | 3 | 4.5 | | [The Novella Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/the-novella-apartments-new-haven-ct/) | $2,892/mo | $2,945/mo | 2 | 4.3 | | [The Whit](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/the-whit-new-haven-ct/) | $2,895/mo | $3,226/mo | 7 | 4.5 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in New Haven, CT ### What is the average 2-bedroom rent in New Haven, CT? The average listed 2-bedroom apartment rent in New Haven, CT is $3,193 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 102 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in New Haven, CT? The 2-bedroom apartment listings we track in New Haven, CT range from $1,620 to $6,150 per month, as of November 9, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in New Haven, CT? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for 2-bedroom apartment listings in New Haven, CT. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for 2-bedroom apartments with a known unit identity. It averages those prices within each building before comparing buildings. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT? 2-bedroom apartments average $3,193 per month across 102 priced listings in New Haven, CT. Listed rents range from $1,620 to $6,150 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in New Haven, CT? The Haven on College has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,620 per month. We track 8 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 9, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in New Haven, CT? The $2,800 to $3,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 24 units, or 23.5% of the priced apartments we track in New Haven, CT. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in New Haven, CT? We track 102 priced units at 16 apartment buildings, as of November 9, 2026. These are 2-bedroom apartments. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for New Haven, CT? We have recorded rent data on 8 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for 2-bedroom apartment listings in New Haven, CT. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in New Haven, CT? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the New Haven, CT rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 9, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## 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 $128,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,193/mo. Comfortable income $153,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,620/mo), you need to earn at least **$65,000/year**. Median household income in New Haven, CT is **$53,771** , about 65% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore New Haven, CT Apartments Browse all 16 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## 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) | $3,193 | | Utilities | $534 | | Groceries | $532 | | Transportation | $1,273 | | Healthcare | $621 | | Other goods and services | $993 | | Estimated total | $7,146/mo | Population 132,893 Median household income $53,771 Census median rent $1,442/mo Census rent burden 33.2% Median age 31.9 Mean commute 21 min [Connecticut Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/connecticut/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Connecticut cities [Explore New Haven, CT on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=new-haven-ct): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how New Haven, CT rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for New Haven, CT Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20New%20Haven&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-10-11 | 3,021 | | 2026-10-22 | 2,942 | | 2026-10-23 | 2,931 | | 2026-11-01 | 2,807 | | 2026-11-02 | 2,909 | | 2026-11-03 | 2,909 | | 2026-11-04 | 2,805 | | 2026-11-06 | 2,998 |