New Haven, CT MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the New Haven, CT MSA metro area. Population: 5,280.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,372/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
+54% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,591/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
+66% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,969/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
+68% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,433/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+60% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,872/mo
↓ 9.7% YoY
+64% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,299 | $1,372 | +$73 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,569 | $1,591 | +$22 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,895 | $1,969 | +$74 (+3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,283 | $2,433 | +$150 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,182 | $2,872 | $-310 (-9.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$63,640
$5,303/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$78,760
$6,563/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.