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

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property at 20 Waverly St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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20 Waverly St

New HavenCT06511
property at 402 Crown St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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402 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
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Dwight Garden Apartments
$1,582 - $3,046
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$1,582 - $3,046

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$1,582 - $3,046
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Dwight Garden Apartments

99-115 Edgewood AveNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 640 Elm St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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640 Elm St

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property at 621 Elm St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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621 Elm St

New HavenCT06511
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New Haven Towers
Rent Specials
$1,695 - $4,575
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$1,695 - $4,575

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$1,695 - $4,575
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Haven Towers

129 York StNew Haven, CT 06511
Family Friendly
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property at 254 Orchard St

$1,850 - $2,295

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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254 Orchard St

New HavenCT06511
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Metro on Crown
Rent Specials
$1,889 - $4,524
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$1,860 - $4,495
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Metro on Crown

274 Crown StNew Haven, CT 06511
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property at 401 Crown St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

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401 Crown St

New HavenCT06511
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Cambridge Oxford
$1,920 - $6,470
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$1,900 - $6,450
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$20

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$1,920 - $6,470
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cambridge Oxford

32-38 High StNew Haven, CT 06510
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property at 30 Platt St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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30 Platt 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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1447 Chapel Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1447 Chapel Street

1447 Chapel 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
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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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33 Howe Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Howe Street

33 Howe 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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19-21 Lynwood Pl
Studio Apartments

19-21 Lynwood Pl

19-21 Lynwood PlNew 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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Seabury Cooperative
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seabury Cooperative

400 Elm 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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1214 Chapel St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1214 Chapel St

1214 Chapel StNew Haven, CT 06511
Student Housing
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seabury CooperativeOne Bed One Bath (SE1a)1BR,1BA$1,580
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Dwight Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,603
120 Dwight Street ApartmentsOne Bed Reno1BR,1BA$1,665
New Haven TowersMadison Tower - Studio LargeStudio,1BA$1,695
84 Howe St ApartmentsOne Bed Classic1BR,1BA$1,740
Metro on CrownStudioStudio,1BA$1,889
Cambridge OxfordThe StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Pearl St, Unit A9 Pearl St4BR,2.5BA$2.19
Dwight Garden Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1BA$1.86
652 George St, Unit 3652 George St4BR,1BA$1.78
Metro on CrownOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.03
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
33 Dickerman St, Unit 433 Dickerman St3BR,1BA$1.97
225 Sherman Ave, Unit 2A225 Sherman Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
The NovellaSuite G31BR,1BA$3.17
120 Dwight Street ApartmentsOne Bed Reno1BR,1BA$2.56
84 Howe St ApartmentsOne Bed Classic1BR,1BA$3.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dwight, New Haven, CT

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,920.

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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