
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dwight Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (42 Rentals)
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220 Sherman Ave, Unit 3

120 Dwight Street Apartments

20 Waverly St

402 Crown St

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33 Dickerman St, Unit 4

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Dwight Garden Apartments

1175 Chapel St, Unit #502
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1175 Chapel St, Unit #200

1175 Chapel St, Unit #401

640 Elm St

84 Howe St Apartments

621 Elm St

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New Haven Towers

5 Gilbert Ave, Unit #3

1175 Chapel St, Unit #201
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1175 Chapel St, Unit #202

220 Sherman Ave, Unit 1

254 Orchard St

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Metro on Crown

Lynwood Place

401 Crown St

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Cambridge Oxford

5 Gilbert Ave, Unit #1
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30 Platt St

136 Dwight

574 George Street

Apartments at 65 Dwight Street

1447 Chapel Street

434 George Street

91 Howe St

The Eldorado
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365 Orchard Street

33 Howe Street

25 Lynwood Place, #5, #9, 12

17 Howe Street

19-21 Lynwood Pl

1477 Chapel Street

80 Howe Street

Seabury Cooperative
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165 Park Street

1214 Chapel St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dwight?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Studio Apartments | $1,966 | $1,430 | $2,595 |
| Dwight 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,200 | $3,295 |
| Dwight 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,495 | $4,895 |
| Dwight 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,222 | $1,575 | $4,575 |
| Dwight 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,723 | $2,200 | $6,470 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dwight Neighborhood of New Haven, CT.
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Cheapest Available Dwight Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dwight area of New Haven, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Seabury Cooperative priced from $1,580. 165 Park Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Dwight apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,603 |
| 120 Dwight Street Apartments | One Bed Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,665 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 84 Howe St Apartments | One Bed Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,889 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dwight, CT
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dwight area is the $2.19 price per square foot 9 Pearl St Model at 9 Pearl St, Unit A in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Dwight apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Dwight Garden Apartments starting at $3,046 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dwight apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Pearl St, Unit A | 9 Pearl St | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.19 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 652 George St, Unit 3 | 652 George St | 4BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Metro on Crown | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 33 Dickerman St, Unit 4 | 33 Dickerman St | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A | 225 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Novella | Suite G3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 120 Dwight Street Apartments | One Bed Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 84 Howe St Apartments | One Bed Classic | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dwight Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dwight?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dwight is under $1,920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dwight?
The cheapest apartment in Dwight is Seabury Cooperative which is listed at $1,580, while the average apartment in Dwight costs $6,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dwight?
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 2 regular apartments in Dwight 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 Dwight?
Cheap apartments in Dwight have an average cost of $230 which is $5,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dwight.
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