Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (137 Rentals)

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property at 1371 Chapel St

1371 Chapel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 32 Truman St

32 Truman St

New HavenCT06519

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property at 42-44 Carmel St

42-44 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 255-255 Orchard St

255-255 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 253 Orchard St

253 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
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2 Derby Ave, Unit 3
$1,395
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$1,395

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$1,395
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2 Derby Ave, Unit 3

2 Derby AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 37 Hotchkiss St

37 Hotchkiss St

New HavenCT06511
property at 41 Blake St

41 Blake St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 17 Pearl St

17 Pearl St

New HavenCT06511
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$1,405 - $2,795
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$1,405 - $2,795

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Bulldog Apartments

954-960 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06510
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property at 50 Platt St

50 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
property at 169 Winchester Ave

169 Winchester Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 67 Derby Ave

67 Derby Ave

New HavenCT06511

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property at 1397 State St

1397 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 15 Carmel St

15 Carmel St

New HavenCT06511
property at 189 Putnam St

189 Putnam St

New HavenCT06519
property at 212 Newhall St

212 Newhall St

New HavenCT06511
property at 339 Shelton Ave

339 Shelton Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 16 Dorman St

16 Dorman St

New HavenCT06511

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property at 381 Shelton Ave

381 Shelton Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 401 Crown St

401 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 175 Bradley St

175 Bradley St

New HavenCT06511
property at 1399 State St

1399 State St

New HavenCT06511
property at 118 Cedar Hill Ave

118 Cedar Hill Ave

New HavenCT06511
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56 Gilbert Ave
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

56 Gilbert Ave

56 Gilbert AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 1085 Whalley Ave

1085 Whalley Ave

New HavenCT06515

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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 3 Beds unit found at Apartments at 65 Dwight Street priced from $865. Pine Rock Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apartments at 65 Dwight StreetThree Bed - Flat3BR,1BA$865
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock C Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,279
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Warner Village Rental Community1BD/1BA lower level1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT

As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dixwell area is the $1.30 price per square foot 134 Shelton Ave Model at 134 Shelton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Newhallville neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Dixwell apartment is the 101 Bristol St Model at 101 Bristol St, Unit SecondFloor starting at $2,995 with a $1.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
134 Shelton Ave, Unit 2134 Shelton Ave5BR,2BA$1.30
101 Bristol St, Unit SecondFloor101 Bristol St4BR,2BA$1.43
94 Linden St, Unit APT 294 Linden St3BR,1BA$1.39
1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 21070 Whitney Ave3BR,1BA$1.48
Pine Rock Student LivingPine Rock A Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.65
493 Howard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor493 Howard Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
104 Webster St, Unit 2104 Webster St5BR,1BA$1.50
359 Sherman Ave, Unit 2359 Sherman Ave4BR,1BA$1.43
12 Button St, Unit 312 Button St2BR,1BA$1.35
91 Willis St, Unit 2nd fl91 Willis St2BR,1BA$1.50

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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!

Getting Around the Dixwell Neighborhood in New Haven, CT

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dixwell?

The cheapest apartment in Dixwell is Pine Rock Student Living which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Dixwell costs $3,022.

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

Cheap apartments in Dixwell have an average cost of $363 which is $2,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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