
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (158 Rentals)
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128 Nash St, Unit Blessing

705 Orchard St

1476 Chapel

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204 Sherman Ave, Unit A4

208 Sherman Ave

196 Norton St

135 Howe St

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215 Fitch St, Unit 2

265 Winthrop Ave
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57 Hotchkiss St, Unit 1E

64 Ellsworth Ave

522 Elm St

37-39 Hotchkiss St

15 Carmel St

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279 Winthrop Ave, Unit 3A

1397-1399 State St

118 Cedar Hill Ave

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24 Dickerman St, Unit 2

613 Washington Ave
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30 Platt St

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63 Irving St, Unit 63

260 Orchard St

35 Argonne St, Unit 7

870 Elm St

200 Fountain

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843 State St, Unit 842 State St. #3

844 Grand Ave

156 Wolcott St

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270 Sherman Ave, Unit A4
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139 Bradley St

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357 Poplar St, Unit 2nd floor

239 Edwards St

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1105 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit 2L

427-429 Shelton Ave

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57 Orchard St, Unit 1

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1579 Chapel St, Unit 304

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Dwight Garden Apartments

401 Crown St

617 Elm St
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768 State St

34 Willis St

101 Woolsey St

133 Howe St

762 State St

1399 State St

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135 Howe St, Unit A

255 Ellsworth Ave

268 College St

705 Dixwell Ave
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Dixwell, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dixwell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixwell Studio Apartments | $2,107 | $1,290 | $5,298 |
| Dixwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $850 | $6,412 |
| Dixwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $1,450 | $6,994 |
| Dixwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $1,100 | $8,094 |
| Dixwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $850 | $6,964 |
| Dixwell 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $2,200 | $4,995 |
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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 Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living priced from $850. Olive & Wooster has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,062. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living | Lease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis | 4BR,3BA | $850 |
| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,062 |
| 1476 Chapel | 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Warner Village Rental Community | Small 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 209 Greene St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1447 Chapel Street | 1447 Chapel Street Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 42 Trumbull Street | 42 Trumbull Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 17 Howe Street | 17 Howe Street Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dixwell area is the $1.50 price per square foot 265 Orange St Model at 265 Orange St, Unit # 1 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Dixwell apartment is the 1070 Whitney Ave Model at 1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,850 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Hamden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dixwell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 265 Orange St, Unit # 1 | 265 Orange St | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 | 1070 Whitney Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL | 977 Whalley Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 88 Harrison St, Unit #1 | 88 Harrison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 249 Munson St, Unit 2 | 249 Munson St | 4BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 424 Dixwell Ave, Unit #1 | 424 Dixwell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 455 George Street | 455 George Street 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1447 Chapel Street | 1447 Chapel Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 1579 Chapel St, Unit 304 | 1579 Chapel St | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dixwell?
The cheapest apartment in Dixwell is Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Dixwell costs $2,385.
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 37 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 $199 which is $2,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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