County

Average Rent in New Haven County

New Haven is a county in Connecticut. It ranks #6 out of 17 for places to rent. New Haven County is in 4 congressional districts and
the metropolitan areas of
New Haven-Milford, CT MSA, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for New Haven County includes 26 cities and 39 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in New Haven County is $2,085 which represents a decrease of -8.55% over the same period.

The most expensive city in New Haven County to rent places is Bethany, CT with an average rent of $6,144. The least expensive city in New Haven County to rent places is Waterbury, CT with an average rent of $1,477.

The most expensive zip code in New Haven County to rent places is 06524 with an average rent of $6,144. The least expensive zip code in New Haven County to rent places is 06702 with an average rent of $1,190.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county New Haven currently stands at $2,085.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically New Haven, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,165. This represents a difference of +4% when compared to New Haven.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Connecticut, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,334, showing a more expensive of +12% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a less expensive by -10% when compared to the rent in New Haven.
$2,085
New Haven
VS
$2,165
+4%
New Haven, city
$2,334
+12%
CT, state
$1,883
-10%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Cities in New Haven County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Zip Codes in New Haven County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

06524$6,144
06473$3,314
06443$3,311
06437$3,255
06478$2,902
06518$2,891
06471$2,883
06477$2,706
06525$2,600
06512$2,459

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

06450$1,716
06401$1,708
06451$1,706
06708$1,696
06770$1,665
06710$1,591
06704$1,540
06705$1,512
06706$1,405
06702$1,190