Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT

Prices and availability in West Haven, CT were last updated on 23 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in West Haven, CT are: Retro Five Eleven, Soundview Apartments, 278 Main, Thompson Luxury Residences and 649 First Avenue.

The average rent in West Haven, CT is $1,499.

The price range for a studio apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,449 and $2,545.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,679 and $2,945.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,740 and $3,259.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,449 and $3,259.

In West Haven 49% of the housing is rented out compared to 51% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of West Haven's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 70% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in West Haven is 50 years old, with 10% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 92% are garden-style apartment communities, 4% are mid-sized buildings, and 14% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in West Haven are around 14% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 50% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 32% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.