Average Rent in West Haven, CT
1 apartment buildings, 10 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,931/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,511/mo
278 Main Street
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
10
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in West Haven, CT.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
West Haven, CT Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 278 Main Street 278 Main St F204, West Haven, CT 06516, USA | $1,511 | $1,931 | $2.32 | 4.3 (124) | 10 |
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West Haven, CT Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in West Haven, CT is $1,931 per month, based on 10 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,511 at 278 Main Street to $1,511 at 278 Main Street.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,511/mo | $1,511/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,876/mo | $1,730/mo | 7 |
| 2 Bed | $2,196/mo | $2,196/mo | 1 |
| 3 Bed | $2,470/mo | $2,470/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in West Haven, CT, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in West Haven, CT averages $1,876/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,196/mo. At the local median household income of $73,566, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in West Haven, CT at $1,389/mo. The current tracked market average runs 39% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in West Haven, CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Haven, CT?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,931/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,511/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in West Haven, CT is $73,566 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West Haven, CT
Overall prices in West Haven, CT runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West Haven, CT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,931 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $5,884/mo |
Population
55,147
Median household income
$73,566
Census median rent
$1,389/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
36.0
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Connecticut
How West Haven, CT rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs West Haven, CT | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | $3,378 | +75% | 15 |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,837 | -5% | 7 |
| Norwalk, CT | $3,047 | +58% | 6 |
| Hartford, CT | $1,628 | -16% | 6 |
| New Haven, CT | $2,813 | +46% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Haven, CT?
The average rent in West Haven, CT is $1,931 per month, based on 10 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in West Haven, CT?
The lowest available rent in West Haven, CT starts at $1,511 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT?
1-bedroom apartments in West Haven, CT average $1,876/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,730/mo across 7 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West Haven, CT?
2-bedroom apartments in West Haven, CT average $2,196/mo. Units start from $2,196/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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