278 Main St
278 Main St,
West Haven, CT 06516
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,496 - $2,402
Rental Market Trends in West Haven, CT
What is the average rent in West Haven, CT?
$1,284/month
Average Rent
756 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in West Haven, CT is $1,284 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in West Haven more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Haven, you can expect to pay about $1,055 per month for a studio, $1,284 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,641 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,936 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in West Haven, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $51 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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Rent Ranges in West Haven, CT
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
68%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Haven, CT?
Because the average rent in West Haven is $1,284, you’ll want to make about $4,280 per month or $51,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does West Haven, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Haven, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.