
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dwight Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (52 Rentals)
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208 Sherman Ave

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204 Sherman Ave, Unit A4

135 Howe St

450 Orchard St, Unit 2

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57 Hotchkiss St, Unit 1E

522 Elm St

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24 Dickerman St, Unit 2

30 Platt St

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6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor
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270 Sherman Ave, Unit A4

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Dwight Garden Apartments

133 Howe St

401 Crown St

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135 Howe St, Unit A

617 Elm St

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275 Dwight St, Unit 1

640 Elm St

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Whitmore at Howe

128 Greenwood St
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220 Sherman Ave, Unit 02

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Cambridge Oxford

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Metro on Crown

378 Orchard St

229 Dwight St

192 Dwight St

136 Dwight

574 George Street

434 George Street

91 Howe St
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The Eldorado

365 Orchard Street

25 Lynwood Place, #5, #9, 12

Encore Apartments - 275 Research Pkwy

17 Howe Street

19-21 Lynwood Place

1447 Chapel Street

Chapel Heights Apartments

Lynwood Place

101 Dwight Street
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165 Park Street

1477 Chapel Street

Seabury Cooperative

170-172 Park Street

522 Elm St

80 Howe Street

455 George Street

608-612 George Street

New Haven Towers

33-35 Howe Street
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Dwight, New Haven, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dwight?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Studio Apartments | $1,879 | $1,295 | $2,624 |
| Dwight 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $1,275 | $3,120 |
| Dwight 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $1,500 | $3,824 |
| Dwight 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $1,550 | $3,820 |
| Dwight 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,323 | $3,100 | $6,470 |
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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 Studio unit found at 1447 Chapel Street priced from $1,295. 17 Howe Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Dwight apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1447 Chapel Street | 1447 Chapel Street Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 17 Howe Street | 17 Howe Street Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Encore Apartments - 275 Research Pkwy | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Chapel Heights Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 101 Dwight Street | 101 Dwight Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| 522 Elm St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dwight, CT
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dwight area is the $1.80 price per square foot Three Bed Classis Model at Traymore at Dwight in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Dwight apartment is the 455 George Street 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 455 George Street starting at $1,595 with a $1.45 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. |
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| Traymore at Dwight | Three Bed Classis | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 455 George Street | 455 George Street 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1447 Chapel Street | 1447 Chapel Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor | 6 Garden St | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 33-35 Howe Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 275 Dwight St, Unit 1 | 275 Dwight St | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 101 Dwight Street | 101 Dwight Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 17 Howe Street | 17 Howe Street Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 204 Sherman Ave, Unit A4 | 204 Sherman Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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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 $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dwight?
The cheapest apartment in Dwight is Chapel Heights Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Dwight costs $2,180.
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 4 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 $908 which is $1,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dwight.
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