Rent in New Haven, CT
Across New Haven's 26 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,091 a month, with figures from $1,320–$2,095. The highest typical rent is in 06510 ($2,095) and the lowest in 06519 ($1,320). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 21 use the county Fair Market Rent. 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,609 | $532–$1,779 | 26 |
| 1 bed | $1,743 | $669–$2,091 | 26 |
| 2 beds | $2,091 | $1,320–$2,095 | 26 |
| 3 beds | $2,602 | $1,552–$3,364 | 26 |
| 4 beds | $2,935 | $760–$2,935 | 26 |
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).
New Haven ZIP codes
2 beds- 06501$2,091
- 06502$2,091
- 06503$2,091
- 06504$2,091
- 06505$2,091
- 06506$2,091
- 06507$2,091
- 06508$2,091
- 06509$2,091
- 06510$2,091–$2,095
- 06511$1,654–$2,091
- 06513$1,434–$2,091
- 06515$1,655–$2,091
- 06519$1,320–$2,091
- 06520$2,091
- 06521$2,091
- 06530$2,091
- 06531$2,091
- 06532$2,091
- 06533$2,091
- 06534$2,091
- 06535$2,091
- 06536$2,091
- 06537$2,091
- 06538$2,091
- 06540$2,091
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in New Haven, CT?
- About $2,091 a month: the median of the typical rents in 26 ZIP codes, which range from $1,320–$2,095. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in New Haven, CT?
- About $1,743 a month: the median of the typical rents in 26 ZIP codes, which range from $669–$2,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in New Haven, CT?
- About $2,602 a month: the median of the typical rents in 26 ZIP codes, which range from $1,552–$3,364. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in New Haven, CT?
- About $1,609 a month: the median of the typical rents in 26 ZIP codes, which range from $532–$1,779. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in New Haven, CT?
- About $2,935 a month: the median of the typical rents in 26 ZIP codes, which range from $760–$2,935. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which New Haven ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 06510 has the highest typical rent at $2,095 a month, and 06519 the lowest at $1,320.
- What is the property tax rate in New 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these New Haven rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).