Rent in West Haven, CT
A 2-bedroom in West Haven, CT (ZIP 06516) typically rents for about $1,513 a month, with a range of $1,513–$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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,068 | $1,068–$1,609 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,251 | $1,251–$1,743 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,513 | $1,513–$2,091 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,904 | $1,904–$2,602 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,905 | $1,905–$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).
West Haven ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in West Haven, CT?
- About $1,513 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,513–$2,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in West Haven, CT?
- About $1,251 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,251–$1,743. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in West Haven, CT?
- About $1,904 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,904–$2,602. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in West Haven, CT?
- About $1,068 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,068–$1,609. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in West Haven, CT?
- About $1,905 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,905–$2,935. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in West 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 West Haven rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).