Average Rent in New Haven, CT (2026)

Typical asking rent in New Haven is $2,246. Across the 5 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,875 to $2,385, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,246
Average rent
$2,152
Lowest ZIP
$1,875
Highest ZIP
$2,385

Rent by ZIP code in New Haven

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
06510New Haven County$2,385+6%
06519New Haven County$2,359+5%
06511New Haven County$2,2460%
06515New Haven County$1,893-16%
06513New Haven County$1,875-17%

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. New Haven sits in the New Haven-Milford, CT metro area.

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