Average Rent in New Haven, CT
19 apartment buildings, 385 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in New Haven, CTAvg Rent
$2,543/mo
median $2,495
market average
Cheapest
$895/mo
Olive & Wooster
Properties
19
tracked daily
Units
385
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 19 properties in New Haven, CT.
Average rent trend
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
New Haven, CT Rent Prices
All 19 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Olive & Wooster
87 Union St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
360 State
360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Taft Apartments
265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
The Haven on College
200 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
New Haven Towers
129 York St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
The Eli Apartments
227 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Pierpont at City Crossing
9 Tower Ln, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive & Wooster 87 Union St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | $895 | $2,186 | $2.91/ft² | 4.6 (228) | 157 |
| 2 | 360 State 360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | $1,465 as of Oct 2 | $2,516 | $3.72/ft² | 4.1 (181) | 63 |
| 3 | Taft Apartments 265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | $1,580 | $2,779 | $2.80/ft² | 4.1 (52) | 69 |
| 4 | The Haven on College 200 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | $1,660 | $2,659 | $2.54/ft² | 4.7 (125) | 12 |
| 5 | New Haven Towers 129 York St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | $1,695 as of Oct 5 | $2,498 | -- | 4.7 (153) | 23 |
| 6 | The Eli Apartments 227 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA | $1,725 | $2,815 | $3.08/ft² | 3.7 (3) | 56 |
| 7 | Pierpont at City Crossing 9 Tower Ln, New Haven, CT 06519, USA | $1,897 | $2,372 | $3.22/ft² | 4.3 (53) | 22 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Olive & Wooster
4.6 (228)87 Union St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
360 State
4.1 (181)360 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
Taft Apartments
4.1 (52)265 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
The Haven on College
4.7 (125)200 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
New Haven Towers
4.7 (153)129 York St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
The Eli Apartments
3.7 (3)227 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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New Haven, CT neighborhoods
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New Haven, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,543 per month, based on 385 units across 19 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at Olive & Wooster to $6,450 at Taft Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,099/mo | $932/mo | 67 |
| 1 Bed | $2,508/mo | $1,580/mo | 86 |
| 2 Bed | $3,117/mo | $1,660/mo | 105 |
| 3 Bed | $3,769/mo | $1,950/mo | 35 |
| 4 Bed | $1,486/mo | $895/mo | 71 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do New Haven, CT apartments earn?
The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about $2.9M in rental revenue per month ($35M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.360 State | $1.1M/mo | $2,516 / $2,488 | 87% | 500 |
| 2.Pierpont at City Crossing | $477K/mo | $2,372 / $2,047 | 90% | 223 |
| 3.Grand Reserve Orange | $441K/mo | $2,894 / $2,757 | 95% | 168 |
| 4.The Novella Apartments | $349K/mo | 96% | 136 | |
| 5.Parkside at City Crossing | $305K/mo | 95% | 110 | |
| 1 more estimated building | $223K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in New Haven, CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in New Haven, CT averages $2,508/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,117/mo. At the local median household income of $53,771, that works out to 57% 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 76% 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
$102,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,543/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in New Haven, CT is $53,771 , about 56% 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) | $2,543 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $6,496/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
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,277 | +29% | -4% | 16 |
| Danbury, CT | $2,709 | +7% | +0.8% | 11 |
| Norwalk, CT | $3,371 | +33% | +5.2% | 11 |
| Hartford, CT | $1,694 | -33% | -2.7% | 8 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $2,310 | -9% | -27.3% | 7 |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,720 | -32% | -6.1% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in New Haven, CT?
The average rent in New Haven, CT is $2,543 per month, based on 385 units across 19 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in New Haven, CT?
The median asking rent in New Haven, CT is $2,495 per month, computed from 385 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,543/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in New Haven, CT?
The lowest available rent in New Haven, CT starts at $895 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 $2,508/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,580/mo across 86 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in New Haven, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in New Haven, CT average $3,117/mo. Units start from $1,660/mo across 105 units currently listed.
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