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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 Olive & Wooster Apartments priced from $1,119. Bulldog Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,119
Bulldog ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
167 Wooster StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
200 FountainElmStudio,1BA$1,525
Lakewood, L.L.C. (LWD)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dixwell area is the $0.48 price per square foot 565 Orchard St Model at 565 Orchard St, Unit 2 in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Dixwell apartment is the 265 Orange St Model at 265 Orange St, Unit #2 starting at $4,749 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
565 Orchard St, Unit 2565 Orchard St3BR,1BA$0.48
265 Orange St, Unit #2265 Orange St4BR,2.5BA$1.70
12 Lilac St, Unit 312 Lilac St2BR,1BA$0.72
108 Shepard St, Unit 2108 Shepard St5BR,2BA$1.57
98 Norton St, Unit E698 Norton St3BR,1BA$1.53
94 Hubinger St, Unit Third Floor94 Hubinger St3BR,1BA$1.62
40 Harding Pl, Unit 240 Harding Pl3BR,1BA$1.59
255 Ellsworth Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.75
48 Pardee Pl, Unit 148 Pardee Pl2BR,1BA$1.78
641 Newhall St, Unit 1R641 Newhall St2BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dixwell, New Haven, CT

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in New Haven, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,535.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dixwell?

The cheapest apartment in Dixwell is 167 Wooster St which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Dixwell costs $11,195.

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

Cheap apartments in Dixwell have an average cost of $393 which is $10,802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.

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