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
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

128 Nash St, Unit Blessing

128 Nash StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 705 Orchard St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 8
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

705 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 208 Sherman Ave
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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208 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 196 Norton St
$1,290

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Base Rent$1,290

Total Monthly Price$1,290
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

196 Norton St

New HavenCT06511
property at 135 Howe St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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135 Howe St

New HavenCT06511
property at 265 Winthrop Ave
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

265 Winthrop Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 64 Ellsworth Ave
$1,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

64 Ellsworth Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 522 Elm St
$1,425 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 37-39 Hotchkiss St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

37-39 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 15 Carmel St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

15 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1397-1399 State St
$1,495 - $1,695

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1397-1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 118 Cedar Hill Ave
$1,499

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Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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118 Cedar Hill Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 613 Washington Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

613 Washington Ave

New HavenCT06519

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property at 30 Platt St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

30 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
property at 260 Orchard St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

260 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 870 Elm St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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870 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 844 Grand Ave
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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844 Grand Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 156 Wolcott St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

156 Wolcott St

New HavenCT06513

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property at 139 Bradley St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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139 Bradley St

New HavenCT06511
property at 239 Edwards St
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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239 Edwards St

New HavenCT06511
property at 427-429 Shelton Ave
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

427-429 Shelton Ave

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

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,582 - $3,046

Total Monthly Price$1,582 - $3,046
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 401 Crown St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

401 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 617 Elm St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

617 Elm St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 768 State St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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768 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 34 Willis St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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34 Willis St

New HavenCT06511
property at 101 Woolsey St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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101 Woolsey St

New HavenCT06513
property at 133 Howe St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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133 Howe St

New HavenCT06511
property at 762 State St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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762 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1399 State St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 268 College St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

268 College St

New HavenCT06510
property at 705 Dixwell Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

705 Dixwell Ave

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Rock Townhomes Student LivingLease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis4BR,3BA$850
Olive & WoosterD2 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,062
1476 Chapel2041BR,1BA$1,250
Warner Village Rental CommunitySmall 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
209 Greene St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,295
42 Trumbull Street42 Trumbull Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
17 Howe Street17 Howe Street StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
265 Orange St, Unit # 1265 Orange St3BR,2BA$1.50
1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 21070 Whitney Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL977 Whalley Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.31
88 Harrison St, Unit #188 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.49
249 Munson St, Unit 2249 Munson St4BR,2BA$1.75
424 Dixwell Ave, Unit #1424 Dixwell Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
455 George Street455 George Street 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
1579 Chapel St, Unit 3041579 Chapel St3BR,1BA$1.75
165 Park Street165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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Dixwell, New Haven, CT

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

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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 $1,295.

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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