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Average Rent in New Haven CT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in New Haven CT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,266/mo
▼ 21.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,275/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
26
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 | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven 06511 | $2,235 | $1,250 | 2 | 112 |
| Whitneyville | $1,975 | $1,575 | 1 | 2 |
| Downtown | $1,800 | $1,800 | 1 | 1 |
| New Haven 06512 | $1,663 | $1,459 | 1 | 15 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in New Haven CT?
As of May 2026, the average rent in New Haven CT is $2,266 per month across 3 apartment communities and 26 available units. Rents have decreased $535 (21.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Mandy Management starting at $1,275/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,266/mo.
Prices range from $1,275 to $3,620 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
New Haven CT Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in New Haven CT
Rent Prices by Apartment in New Haven CT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandy Management | $1,275/mo | $1,694/mo | 17 | 3.9 |
| Lakewood Apartments | $2,375/mo | $2,375/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| 360 State | $3,340/mo | $3,467/mo | 8 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for New Haven CT Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in New 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
$91,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,266/mo.
Comfortable income
$109,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,275/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Median household income in New Haven CT is $53,771 , about 51% 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) | $2,266 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $6,219/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.
Explore New Haven CT Apartments
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