
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dwight Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (20 Rentals)
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638 Elm St

100 Howe St

402 Crown St

105 Scranton St

136 Dwight
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574 George Street

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1447 Chapel Street

434 George Street

91 Howe St

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17 Howe Street

1477 Chapel Street
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19-21 Lynwood Place

80 Howe Street
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 | $1,950 | $1,200 | $2,524 |
| Dwight 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,350 | $3,120 |
| Dwight 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,650 | $4,895 |
| Dwight 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,675 | $4,575 |
| Dwight 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $2,995 | $6,470 |
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There are currently 20 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 Studio unit found at Howe Place priced from $1,505. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Place | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| 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 | $1,745 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,781 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dwight, CT
As of March 16, 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 | Jr two bed one bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 165 Park Street | 165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Novella | Suite H | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| 18 High | OverSized Studio w/In-Unit Laundry | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
| 1407 Chapel St | 1407 Chapel St | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
| Howe Place | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| Cambridge Oxford | The Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.09 |
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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 $2,470.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dwight?
The cheapest apartment in Dwight is 165 Park Street which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Dwight costs $7,195.
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 $192 which is $7,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dwight.
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