Rent by ZIP · New Haven County
Rent in West Haven, CT 06516
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,990 (+3.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,442 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,340 | +14.2% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,068 ±$145 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,660 | $1,560 | +6.4% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,251 ±$57 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,930 | +3.1% | $1,791–2,189 | $1,513 ±$77 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,480 | $2,380 | +4.2% | $2,232–2,728 | $1,904 ±$196 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,820 | -1.1% | $2,511–3,069 | $1,905 ±$220 |
Small Area FMRs for the New Haven, CT MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for New Haven, CT MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,091.
What renters pay in 06516
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06515 | New Haven | $2,160 | $1,655 |
| 06517 | Hamden | $1,890 | $1,671 |
| 06514 | Hamden | $2,270 | $1,774 |
| 06518 | Hamden | $2,820 | $2,274 |
| 06513 | New Haven | $1,900 | $1,434 |
| 06519 | New Haven | $1,940 | $1,320 |
Fair Market Rents across New Haven County, CT · All CT counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.