
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (125 Rentals)
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170 Sherman Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

250 Greene St

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Olive & Wooster

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501 Blatchley Ave, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

37 Hotchkiss St

35 Shelton Ave, Unit 2

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269 Norton St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

178 Sherman Ave

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578 Howard Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3
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672 Congress Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

39 Lander St

1476 Chapel

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1400 Ella T Grasso Blvd

83 Gibbs St, Unit 3

278 St John St, Unit Unit 2.4

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560 Prospect St, Unit B5, Unit B5

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84 Elizabeth St, Unit 3, Unit 3

45 Frank St

66 Trumbull St
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768 State St

1397-1399 State St

402 Crown St

71-73 Whitney Ave

24 Harding Pl

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159 Orange St, Unit 2FL, Unit 2FL

342 Exchange St

203 West St

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1150 Chapel St

134 Hazel St
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280 Bassett St

440 Howard Ave

70 Admiral St

200 Fountain

1079 Ella T Grasso Blvd

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Dwight Garden Apartments

1399 State St

4 Wall St

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39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor, Unit First Floor

80 Shepard St
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121 Greenwood St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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22 Lyon St, Unit 1 floor walkout garden, Unit 1 floor walkout garden

255 Ellsworth Ave

101 Carlisle St

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92 Sylvan Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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171 Frank St, Unit 1, Unit 1

192 Foster St

275 Chapel St, Unit 1A

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41 Hotchkiss St, Unit 1, Unit 1

502 Chapel 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 | $2,214 | $1,495 | $4,469 |
| Dixwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $995 | $6,661 |
| Dixwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $1,100 | $7,164 |
| Dixwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $800 | $7,731 |
| Dixwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,231 | $6,470 |
| Dixwell 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,151 | $2,300 | $6,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 125 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 Olive & Wooster priced from $1,233. Seabury Cooperative has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,321. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Olive & Wooster | D2 Co-Living | 4BR,4BA | $1,233 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| Warner Village Rental Community | Small 1BR/1BA top floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1476 Chapel | 204 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT
As of April 23, 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 175 Alden Ave Model at 175 Alden Ave, Unit #3 starting at $1,995 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the West Rock 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 |
| 175 Alden Ave, Unit #3 | 175 Alden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 331 Edgewood Ave, Unit 1 | 331 Edgewood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 30 Compton St, Unit 2 | 30 Compton St | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 235 Starr St, Unit 2 | 235 Starr St | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 299 Norton St, Unit 3 | 299 Norton St | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 312 Huntington St, Unit 3 | 312 Huntington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 143 Davenport Ave, Unit 2nd | 143 Davenport Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 39 Shepard St, Unit First Floor | 39 Shepard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dixwell?
The cheapest apartment in Dixwell is Seabury Cooperative which is listed at $1,321, while the average apartment in Dixwell costs $6,447.
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 31 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 $161 which is $6,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.
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