
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dwight Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (51 Rentals)
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178 Sherman Ave

402 Crown St

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1150 Chapel St

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Dwight Garden Apartments

640 Elm St

20 Waverly St

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New Haven Towers

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Cambridge Oxford

401 Crown St
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Lynwood Place

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The Novella

105 Scranton St

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275 Dwight St

270 Edgewood Ave

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Metro on Crown

47 Dickerman St

Traymore Apartments

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18 High

393 Orchard St
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652 George St, Unit 3, Unit 3

192 Dwight St

572 Elm St

80 Dickerman St

119 Dwight St

65 Edgewood Ave

392-394 Crown St

41 Howe St

107 Howe St

136 Dwight
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574 George Street

Apartments at 65 Dwight Street

1447 Chapel Street

434 George Street

91 Howe St

The Eldorado

Campus View Apartments

365 Orchard Street

25 Lynwood Place, #5, #9, 12

33 Howe Street
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17 Howe Street

Seabury Cooperative

1477 Chapel Street

19-21 Lynwood Place

80 Howe Street

165 Park Street

245 Dwight St

1263 Chapel St

10 Kensington St

1214 Chapel St
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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 | $2,037 | $1,495 | $2,593 |
| Dwight 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,342 | $1,175 | $3,295 |
| Dwight 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,002 | $1,600 | $4,895 |
| Dwight 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,000 | $4,575 |
| Dwight 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,578 | $2,400 | $6,470 |
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There are currently 51 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 $1,321. 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 | $1,321 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,603 |
| New Haven Towers | Madison Tower - Studio Large | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,079 |
| Traymore Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,115 |
| 18 High | OverSized Studio w/In-Unit Laundry | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
| The Novella | Suite M | 1BR,1BA | $2,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dwight, CT
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dwight area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Dwight Garden Apartments in the in the Long Wharf neighborhood starting from $3,046. The second greatest value Dwight apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Traymore Apartments starting at $2,115 with a $1.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Garden Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Traymore Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Metro on Crown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Novella | Suite M | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 18 High | OverSized Studio w/In-Unit Laundry | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
| Seabury Cooperative | One Bed One Bath (SE1a) | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.09 |
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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 $2,280.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dwight?
The cheapest apartment in Dwight is Seabury Cooperative which is listed at $1,321, while the average apartment in Dwight costs $7,895.
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 $178 which is $7,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dwight.
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