New Haven, CT Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in New Haven?

The average rent for an apartment in New Haven is $2,130. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in New Haven, CT

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,130	776 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in New Haven?

The average size for a New Haven, CT apartment is 776 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

New Haven, CT apartment rent ranges

New Haven, CT Occupied Housing Units

36,187 or 72% of the households in New Haven, CT are renter-occupied while 14,077 or 28% are owner-occupied.

New Haven, CT rent trends

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Average Rent in New Haven, CT By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hill	$2,592
Downtown New Haven	$2,216
Long Wharf	$2,216
West River	$2,216
Dixwell	$2,161
Dwight	$2,161
East Rock	$2,161
Edgewood	$2,161
Mill River	$2,161
Newhallville	$2,161
Prospect Hill	$2,161
Wooster Square	$2,161
Beaver Hills	$2,068
Amity	$1,833
West Rock	$1,833
Westville	$1,833
Fair Haven	$1,680
Fair Haven Heights	$1,680
Quinnipiac Meadows	$1,680
Annex	$1,590
East Shore	$1,557

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven?

The most affordable neighborhoods in New Haven are East Shore, where the average rent goes for $1,557/month, Annex, where renters pay $1,590/mo on average, and Fair Haven, where the average rent goes for $1,680/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Fair Haven Heights ($1,680), Quinnipiac Meadows ($1,680), and Amity ($1,833), where the asking prices are below the average New Haven rent of $2,130/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven?

The most expensive neighborhoods in New Haven are West River ($2,216), Downtown New Haven ($2,216) and Hill ($2,592).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in New Haven?

The most popular neighborhood in New Haven is Downtown New Haven, where there are 21 listings with an average rent of $2,216. Next up is Dwight, where apartments go for $2,161/month, followed by Beaver Hills with $2,068 If you’re looking to rent in New Haven’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Dixwell, where renters pay $2,161 on average, and Prospect Hill, where the average monthly rent is $2,161.

New Haven | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Amity is 15% higher than in Annex

$1,833

Amity rent is 14% lower than New Haven average

Average Rent $1,833

$1,590

Annex rent is 25% lower than New Haven average

Average Rent $1,590

How New Haven Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
New Haven	$2,130
Norwalk	$2,674
Stamford	$2,867
Meriden	$1,484
Meriden	$1,484
Middletown	$1,675
Middletown	$1,675
Bridgeport	$1,415
Bridgeport	$1,415
New London	$1,519
Norwich	$1,465
Waterbury	$1,247
Waterbury	$1,247
Brookfield	$1,906
Danbury	$2,577
Shelton	$2,733
Stratford	$2,134
Trumbull	$2,772
West Haven	$1,371
Ansonia	$1,374
Derby	$1,197

What is the average price for a storage unit in New Haven?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in New Haven is $128.99. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.