Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT

Prices and availability in West Haven, CT were last updated on 13 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in West Haven, CT are: Retro 511, Soundview Apartments, Thompson Luxury Residences, 278 Main and 15 Robart Street.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,599 and $3,018.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,724 and $3,011.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,740 and $3,886.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,599 and $3,886.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in West Haven are about 50 years old, on average. Of these, 10% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 92% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and 14% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.