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

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property at 9 University Pl
$800 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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9 University Pl

New HavenCT06511
property at 208 Sherman Ave
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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208 Sherman Ave

New HavenCT06511
property at 135 Howe St
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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135 Howe St

New HavenCT06511
property at 450 Orchard St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 14
Luxury

450 Orchard St, Unit 2

450 Orchard St
New HavenCT06511
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property at 522 Elm St
$1,425 - $1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

522 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 30 Platt St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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30 Platt St

New HavenCT06511
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6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor

6 Garden StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Dwight Garden Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,582 - $3,179

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,582 - $3,179

Total Monthly Price$1,582 - $3,179
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 133 Howe St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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133 Howe St

New HavenCT06511
property at 401 Crown St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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401 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
property at 617 Elm St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

617 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
property at 640 Elm St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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640 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
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Whitmore at Howe
Rent Specials
$1,605 - $2,230

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,605 - $2,230

Total Monthly Price$1,605 - $2,230
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whitmore at Howe

84 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 128 Greenwood St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

128 Greenwood St

New HavenCT06511

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Cambridge Oxford
Rent Specials
$1,866 - $6,470

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,846 - $6,450
Required Monthly Fees$20

Total Monthly Price$1,866 - $6,470
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cambridge Oxford

32-38 High StNew Haven, CT 06510
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Metro on Crown
Rent Specials
$1,899 - $4,524

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,870 - $4,495
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Metro on Crown

274 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06511
Corporate Housing
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property at 378 Orchard St
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 16

378 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
property at 229 Dwight St
$1,900 - $4,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 To 6 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

229 Dwight St

New HavenCT06511
property at 192 Dwight St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

192 Dwight St

New HavenCT06511
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136 Dwight
2 Bedroom Apartments

136 Dwight

136 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511
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574 George Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

574 George Street

574 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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434 George Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

434 George Street

434 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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91 Howe St
3 Bedroom Apartments

91 Howe St

91 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
  • Utilities Included

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The Eldorado
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Eldorado

1145 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
Student Housing
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365 Orchard Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

365 Orchard Street

365 Orchard StNew Haven, CT 06511
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17 Howe Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Howe Street

17 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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1447 Chapel Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1447 Chapel Street

1447 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Lynwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Place

2-8 Lynwood PlNew Haven, CT 06511
Student Housing
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101 Dwight Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Dwight Street

101 Dwight StNew Haven, CT 06511

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165 Park Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

165 Park Street

165 Park StNew Haven, CT 06511
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Seabury Cooperative
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seabury Cooperative

400 Elm StNew Haven, CT 06511
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522 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

522 Elm St

522 Elm StNew Haven, CT 06511
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80 Howe Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

80 Howe Street

80 Howe StNew Haven, CT 06511
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455 George Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

455 George Street

455 George StNew Haven, CT 06511
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New Haven Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Haven Towers

129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
  • Utilities Included

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Dwight, New Haven, CT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,295
17 Howe Street17 Howe Street StudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Encore Apartments - 275 Research Pkwy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Chapel Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
101 Dwight Street101 Dwight Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
165 Park Street165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,396
522 Elm St0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Traymore at DwightThree Bed Classis3BR,1BA$1.80
455 George Street455 George Street 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
1447 Chapel Street1447 Chapel Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
6 Garden St, Unit Second Floor6 Garden St2BR,1BA$1.62
33-35 Howe Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
165 Park Street165 Park Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
275 Dwight St, Unit 1275 Dwight St2BR,1BA$1.98
101 Dwight Street101 Dwight Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
17 Howe Street17 Howe Street StudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
204 Sherman Ave, Unit A4204 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dwight, New Haven, CT

Ranked #10

Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $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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