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Average Rent in West Haven, CT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in West Haven, CT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,882/mo
▲ +1.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,478/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Haven, CT?
As of May 2026, the average rent in West Haven, CT is $1,882 per month across 1 apartment community and 7 available units. Rents have increased $24 (1.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 278 Main Street starting at $1,478/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,478/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,898/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,206/mo.
Prices range from $1,478 to $2,206 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
West Haven, CT Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Haven, CT
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Haven, CT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 Main Street | $1,478/mo | $1,882/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for West Haven, CT Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West 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
$75,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,882/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,478/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Cost of living in West Haven, CT
We only have live rent data for West Haven, CT so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,882 |
| Estimated total | $1,882/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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