
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (141 Rentals)
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128 Nash St, Unit Breezy

Olive & Wooster

14 Goodyear St

220 Sherman Ave, Unit 3

1476 Chapel

196 Norton St

485 Howard Ave

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18 Dayton St, Unit 3

76 Warren Pl
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286 Exchange St

440 Howard Ave

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38 Daggett St, Unit 1

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73 Willis St, Unit 3

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843 State St, Unit 842 State St. #3

110 Lawrence St

1397-1399 State St

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24 Shelter St, Unit 2

45 Frank St

17-19 Blake St, Unit 3
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6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor

19 Nicoll St

382 Winthrop Ave

159 Grafton St

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16 Market St, Unit 1

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30 Fox St, Unit 2

844 Grand Ave

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213 Fountain St, Unit #4

113 Lloyd St

705 Orchard St
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200 Fountain

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103 Sheffield Ave, Unit 1

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564 Howard Ave, Unit 2R

382 Whitney Ave

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52 Dickerman St, Unit 3L

239 Edwards St

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Dwight Garden Apartments

78 Shelton Ave

44 Trumbull St

401 Crown St
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1399 State St

762 State St

118 Cedar Hill Ave

83 Norton St

640 Elm St

308 Alden Ave

310 Alden Ave

1089 Whalley Ave

156 Wolcott St

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17 Blake St, Unit 3
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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 | $2,144 | $1,075 | $2,678 |
| Dixwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $850 | $5,386 |
| Dixwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $1,400 | $6,542 |
| Dixwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $1,400 | $7,662 |
| Dixwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $850 | $6,470 |
| Dixwell 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,040 | $2,300 | $4,995 |
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There are currently 141 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. Olive & Wooster has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,047. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rock Townhomes Student Living | Lease Unit B - Your Private Bedroom Oasis | 4BR,3BA | $850 |
| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,047 |
| 1476 Chapel | 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 200 Fountain | Elm | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dixwell area is the $0.67 price per square foot 26 Tyler St Model at 26 Tyler St, Unit Tyler st Apartment in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Dixwell apartment is the 1070 Whitney Ave Model at 1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Tyler St, Unit Tyler st Apartment | 26 Tyler St | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
| 1070 Whitney Ave, Unit 2 | 1070 Whitney Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 405 Blatchley Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 405 Blatchley Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 977 Whalley Ave, Unit 2 FL | 977 Whalley Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| 603 Howard Ave, Unit 2 | 603 Howard Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 1781 State St, Unit 1 | 1781 State St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 324 Goffe St, Unit 6 | 324 Goffe St | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 470 Howard Ave | 470 Howard Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor | 6 Garden St | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,550.
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 $4,995.
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 39 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 $195 which is $4,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.
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