What's a good cap rate in New Haven?

In New Haven, cap rates typically run around 6.2% (Connecticut state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific New Haven deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in New Haven?

A typical rental in New Haven runs about $1,969–$2,433/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Connecticut?

Connecticut's effective property tax rate is about 1.79% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for New Haven deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

New Haven, CT

New Haven rental property analysis

New Haven pairs Yale and a major medical system with Connecticut prices below the NYC commuter belt — steady, institution-anchored demand.

New Haven market snapshot

Balanced market

Mid-range cap rates — cash flow and appreciation are both realistically on the table.

Typical cap rate

6.2%

Connecticut state median

Typical rent

$1,969–$2,433/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$250,000–$350,000

est., all-in

Property tax

1.79%

Connecticut effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is New Haven a good place to buy rentals?

Yale + hospitals create a durable tenant base, and yields are reasonable for the Northeast. Model CT taxes and tenant protections.

See the full Connecticutinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in New Haven

East Rock

Desirable, walkable, high demand.

Westville

Stable, family renters.

Fair Haven

Value-add, higher cash flow.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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