
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (113 Rentals)
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703 Howard Ave, Unit 32

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501 Blatchley Ave, Unit 1A

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269 Norton St, Unit 1B

Olive & Wooster

14 Ellsworth Ave

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49 Carmel St, Unit 3

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78 Ellsworth Ave, Unit E5

638 Elm St

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672 Congress Ave, Unit 4
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319 Sherman Ave

21 Young St

381 Shelton Ave

39 Lander St

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1400 Ella T Grasso Blvd

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322 Sherman Ave, Unit 3

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81 Saltonstall Ave, Unit A103

1397 State St

118 Cedar Hill Ave

280 Bassett St
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159 Orange St

797 Elm St

440 Howard Ave

Bulldog Apartments

203 West St

200 Fountain

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399 Howard Ave, Unit 2R

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Dwight Garden Apartments

787 Elm St

1399 State St
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768 State St

98 Gilbert Ave

954-960 Chapel St

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39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor

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22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden

80 Shepard St

578 Whitney Ave

255 Ellsworth Ave

73 Spring St

110 Hobart St
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1940 Chapel St

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42 Warren St, Unit 4

336 Legion Ave

The Eli

1397-1399 State St

Centerpointe New Haven

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359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2

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26 Lyon St, Unit 2

32 Platt St

101 Carlisle 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 | $2,098 | $700 | $4,395 |
| Dixwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $925 | $5,178 |
| Dixwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,350 | $8,729 |
| Dixwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $1,350 | $6,780 |
| Dixwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $1,275 | $6,470 |
| Dixwell 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,359 | $2,350 | $5,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 113 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 1 Bed unit found at Pine Rock Student Living priced from $925. Olive & Wooster has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rock Student Living | Pine Rock C Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Olive & Wooster | D1 Collective | 4BR,3BA | $1,275 |
| Warner Village Rental Community | 1BR/1BA ground level | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT
As of March 09, 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 Four Bedroom Model at The Livingston Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $1.70 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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| 94 Linden St, Unit APT 2 | 94 Linden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Livingston Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2 | 359 Sherman Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 175 Alden Ave, Unit #3 | 175 Alden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 187 Alden Ave, Unit Lg 2 bedroom apt for rent | 187 Alden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 13 Homestead Ave, Unit 1 | 13 Homestead Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 312 Huntington St, Unit 3 | 312 Huntington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 37 Pine St, Unit 2ND FLOOR | 37 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor | 39 Shepard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 49 Carmel St, Unit 3 | 49 Carmel St | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dixwell?
The cheapest apartment in Dixwell is Pine Rock Student Living which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Dixwell costs $6,595.
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 34 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 $174 which is $6,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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