Rent in East Haven, CT
A 2-bedroom in East Haven, CT (ZIP 06512) typically rents for about $1,596 a month, with a range of $1,596–$2,091. Owner-occupied homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region pay about 1.91% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,341 | $1,341–$1,609 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,324 | $1,324–$1,743 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,596 | $1,596–$2,091 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,091 | $2,091–$2,602 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,682 | $2,682–$2,935 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
East Haven ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in East Haven, CT?
- About $1,596 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,596–$2,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in East Haven, CT?
- About $1,324 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,324–$1,743. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in East Haven, CT?
- About $2,091 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,091–$2,602. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in East Haven, CT?
- About $1,341 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,341–$1,609. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in East Haven, CT?
- About $2,682 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,682–$2,935. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in East Haven, CT?
- Owner-occupied homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region pay a typical 1.91% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these East Haven rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).