Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (125 Rentals)

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Olive & Wooster
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$1,231 - $6,438
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$1,216 - $6,423
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$1,231 - $6,438
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Olive & Wooster

87 Union StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 37 Hotchkiss St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 178 Sherman Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

178 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 39 Lander St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

39 Lander St

New HavenCT06511
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560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5
$1,450
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$1,450

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$1,450
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5

560 Prospect StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 45 Frank St

$1,450 - $1,650

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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45 Frank St

New HavenCT06519
property at 66 Trumbull St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

66 Trumbull St

New HavenCT06510

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property at 768 State St

$1,495

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$1,495

Total Monthly Price
$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

768 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1397-1399 State St

$1,495 - $1,695

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$1,495

Total Monthly Price
$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 24

1397-1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 402 Crown St

$1,495 - $4,995

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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402 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 71-73 Whitney Ave

$1,495 - $2,195

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 24

71-73 Whitney Ave

New HavenCT06510
property at 24 Harding Pl

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom Rentals

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24 Harding Pl

New HavenCT06511
property at 342 Exchange St

$1,500

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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

342 Exchange St

New HavenCT06513
property at 203 West St

$1,500

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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

203 West St

New HavenCT06519
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1150 Chapel St
$1,500 - $1,800
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$1,500 - $1,800

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$1,500 - $1,800
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

1150 Chapel St

1150 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
Affordability
  • Smoke Free
property at 134 Hazel St

$1,500

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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

134 Hazel St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 280 Bassett St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

280 Bassett St

New HavenCT06511
property at 440 Howard Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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440 Howard Ave

New HavenCT06519
property at 70 Admiral St

$1,550

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$1,550

Total Monthly Price
$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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70 Admiral St

New HavenCT06511
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Dwight Garden Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,582 - $3,046
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$1,582 - $3,046

Total Monthly Price
$1,582 - $3,046
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 1399 State St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 4 Wall St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Wall St

New HavenCT06511
property at 80 Shepard St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

80 Shepard St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 101 Carlisle St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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101 Carlisle St

New HavenCT06519
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171 Frank St, Unit 1, Unit 1
$1,649
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$1,649

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$1,649
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

171 Frank St, Unit 1, Unit 1

171 Frank StNew Haven, CT 06519
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property at 192 Foster St

$1,650

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$1,650

Total Monthly Price
$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

192 Foster St

New HavenCT06511
property at 502 Chapel St

$1,650

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$1,650

Total Monthly Price
$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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502 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511

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Dixwell, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dixwell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dixwell area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster priced from $1,233. Seabury Cooperative has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,321. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,233
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,321
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA top floor1BR,1BA$1,350
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dixwell area is the $1.39 price per square foot 94 Linden St Model at 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Dixwell apartment is the 175 Alden Ave Model at 175 Alden Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,995 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the West Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dixwell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
175 Alden Ave, Unit #3175 Alden Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
331 Edgewood Ave, Unit 1331 Edgewood Ave3BR,1BA$1.68
30 Compton St, Unit 230 Compton St3BR,1BA$0.73
235 Starr St, Unit 2235 Starr St3BR,1BA$1.80
299 Norton St, Unit 3299 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.55
312 Huntington St, Unit 3312 Huntington St3BR,1BA$1.59
143 Davenport Ave, Unit 2nd143 Davenport Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor39 Shepard St2BR,1BA$1.78
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dixwell, New Haven, CT

Ranked #6

Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including New Haven. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dixwell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dixwell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dixwell is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dixwell?

The cheapest apartment in Dixwell is Seabury Cooperative which is listed at $1,321, while the average apartment in Dixwell costs $6,447.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dixwell?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Dixwell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dixwell?

Cheap apartments in Dixwell have an average cost of $161 which is $6,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.

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