Apartments for Rent in West Haven, CT

Prices and availability in West Haven, CT were last updated on 14 Nov 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 $1,799 and $3,056.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,799 and $3,056.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,799 and $3,056.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT is between $1,799 and $3,056.

In West Haven, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of West Haven's rentals, 70% are small-scale complexes with under 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.