Rent by ZIP · New Haven County
Rent in Hamden, CT 06518
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,820 (+7.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,154 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,170 | $1,830 | +18.6% | $1,953–2,387 | $1,375 ±$810 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,350 | $2,130 | +10.3% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,731 ±$101 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,630 | +7.2% | $2,538–3,102 | $2,274 ±$42 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,510 | $3,250 | +8% | $3,159–3,861 | $2,432 ±$338 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,960 | $3,840 | +3.1% | $3,564–4,356 | $2,321 ±$360 |
Small Area FMRs for the New Haven, CT MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 06518
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06517 | Hamden | $1,890 | $1,671 |
| 06519 | New Haven | $1,940 | $1,320 |
| 06516 | West Haven | $1,990 | $1,513 |
| 06515 | New Haven | $2,160 | $1,655 |
| 06514 | Hamden | $2,270 | $1,774 |
| 06513 | New Haven | $1,900 | $1,434 |
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.