Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dixwell Neighborhood of New Haven, CT from $700 (115 Rentals)

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Dixwell, New Haven, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dixwell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dixwell area of New Haven, CT is a 4 Beds unit found at Olive & Wooster Apartments priced from $1,129. 19-21 Lynwood Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Dixwell apartments for rent in New Haven, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olive & Wooster ApartmentsD4 Co-Living4BR,4BA$1,129
19-21 Lynwood Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
167 Wooster StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
200 FountainElmStudio,1BA$1,525
Lakewood, L.L.C. (LWD)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,535
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixwell, CT

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dixwell area is the $0.72 price per square foot 12 Lilac St Model at 12 Lilac St, Unit 3 in the in the Prospect Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Dixwell apartment is the 91 Blake St Model at 91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Long Wharf neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dixwell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Lilac St, Unit 312 Lilac St2BR,1BA$0.72
91 Blake St, Unit Blake Street complex91 Blake St2BR,1BA$0.89
Pine Rock Student Living4 Bed 3 Bath Townhouse PR Furnished Available4BR,3BA$1.51
1499 Ella T Grasso Blvd, Unit C71499 Ella T Grasso Blvd3BR,1BA$1.32
70 Bassett St, Unit 1FL70 Bassett St3BR,1BA$1.61
40 Harding Pl, Unit 240 Harding Pl3BR,1BA$1.68
62 Shelton Ave, Unit Third floor62 Shelton Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
255 Ellsworth Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.75
Diamond Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom TH - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.83
165 Park Street165 Park Street 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dixwell, New Haven, CT

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in New Haven, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including New Haven. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Dixwell Neighborhood in New Haven, CT

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dixwell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dixwell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dixwell is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dixwell?

The cheapest apartment in Dixwell is 19-21 Lynwood Place which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Dixwell costs $11,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dixwell?

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 26 regular apartments in Dixwell 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 Dixwell?

Cheap apartments in Dixwell have an average cost of $370 which is $10,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dixwell.

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