
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (116 Rentals)
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324 Goffe St, Unit 1

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193 Dwight St, Unit 3

250 Greene St

1476 Chapel

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Olive & Wooster

203 West St

485 Howard Ave

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1599 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit 3

74 Pearl St
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1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit B5

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843 State St, Unit 842 State St. #3

745 George St

860 State St

402 Crown St

1397-1399 State St

280 Bassett St

893-893 Elm St

382 Winthrop Ave

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24 Shelter St, Unit 2
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Dwight Garden Apartments

20 Waverly St

1399 State St

192 Foster St

89 Carlisle St

640 Elm St

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33 Dickerman St, Unit 4

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316 Saint John St, Unit 2R

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15 Batter Ter, Unit 1

255 Ellsworth Ave
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84 Howe St Apartments

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Curio 269

968 State St

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340+ Dixwell

4 Garden St

253 Sheffield Ave

45 Frank St

13 Pleasant St

624 Dixwell Ave, Unit 1

705 Dixwell Ave
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38 Daggett St, Unit 1

39 Hurlburt St, Unit 2nd fl

621 Elm St

483 Ferry St

9-11 May St

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396 Whalley Ave, Unit 1R

Centerpointe New Haven

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New Haven Towers

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The Eli

83 Norton St
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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 | $2,172 | $1,075 | $2,678 |
| Dixwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $850 | $4,617 |
| Dixwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $1,300 | $8,604 |
| Dixwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $1,400 | $7,897 |
| Dixwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $850 | $6,527 |
| Dixwell 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,908 | $2,300 | $6,695 |
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There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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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. 1476 Chapel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living | Lease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis | 4BR,3BA | $850 |
| 1476 Chapel | 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,271 |
| Warner Village Rental Community | Small 1BR/1BA top floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 255 Ellsworth Ave | 1 BR - 43 Whalley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dixwell area is the $1.80 price per square foot Three Bed Classis Model at 120 Dwight Street Apartments in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Dixwell apartment is the 1599 Chapel St Model at 1599 Chapel St, Unit Apt 3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Long Wharf 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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| 120 Dwight Street Apartments | Three Bed Classis | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 1599 Chapel St, Unit Apt 3 | 1599 Chapel St | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 118 4th St, Unit Barrett Properties | 118 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 57 Bassett St, Unit 1 | 57 Bassett St | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 652 George St, Unit 3 | 652 George St | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 172 Ellsworth Avenue | 172 Ellsworth Avenue | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 257 Newhall St, Unit Third Floor Unit #3 | 257 Newhall St | 3BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 1166 Dixwell Ave, Unit 6 | 1166 Dixwell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $1,600.
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 $6,100.
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 33 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 $212 which is $5,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.
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