University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

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The University of New Haven was founded on the nearby Yale campus in 1920. Since then, this small, private university has become a powerhouse in its own right, offering a top-tier engineering program and ranking as one of the top universities in the Northeast. The University of New Haven offers five colleges with over 100 academic programs across the liberal arts and sciences.

The main campus is situated on 82 acres in West Haven, a colonial town first settled in 1648. With its green, rolling hills and historic architecture, West Haven is one of the prettiest college towns in America. Be sure to tour the West Haven Historic District once you've found a rental near the University of New Haven. This picturesque town square includes statues, benches, and a bandstand. Many of the buildings surrounding the green are included in the historic district.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Haven, CT is $1,044 for a studio, $1,267 for one bedroom, $1,609 for two bedrooms, and $1,910 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Haven has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,044/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,267/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 937 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,609/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,910/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Edith E. Mackrille School

Public

Grades PK-4

301 Students

10
out of 10

Alma E. Pagels School

Public

Grades PK-4

371 Students

8
out of 10

Forest School

Public

Grades PK-4

410 Students

6
out of 10

Seth G. Haley School

Public

Grades PK-4

383 Students

6
out of 10

Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

876 Students

5
out of 10

Engineering and Science University Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

598 Students

6
out of 10

Harry M. Bailey Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

861 Students

5
out of 10

Life Skills

Public

Grades 5-8

7 Students

Rating Unavailable

Engineering and Science University Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

598 Students

6
out of 10

West Haven High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,780 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Barnard Nature Center at West River Memorial Park
  • Edgewood Park and Ranger Station
  • Connecticut Children's Museum
  • Peabody Museum of Natural History
  • Marsh Botanic Garden

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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