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property at 194 Washington St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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194 Washington St

HartfordCT06106
property at 755 Wethersfield Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 2

755 Wethersfield Ave, Unit B14

755 Wethersfield Ave
HartfordCT06114

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property at 34 Essex St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Essex St

HartfordCT06114

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property at 1 Gold St

$1,500 - $4,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103
property at 103 Hungerford St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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103 Hungerford St, Unit 3

103 Hungerford St
HartfordCT06106

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property at 60 Rambling Brook Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Rambling Brook Ln

GlastonburyCT06033
property at 109 Candlewood Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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109 Candlewood Dr

South WindsorCT06074
property at 949 Pleasant Valley Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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949 Pleasant Valley Rd

South WindsorCT06074
property at 96 Candlewood Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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96 Candlewood Dr

South WindsorCT06074
property at 512 Twin Circle Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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512 Twin Circle Dr

South WindsorCT06074
property at 18 Rockland St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Rockland St

WethersfieldCT06109

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property at 176 Adelaide St

$1,800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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176 Adelaide St

HartfordCT06114

East Hartford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Hartford, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hub on Park in the North Meadows neighborhood priced from $424. Sage Allen Apartments in the North Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1BA$424
Sage Allen ApartmentsTH-Room1BR,1BA$845
The BentleyVintage StudioStudio,1BA$885
Stuart ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Sylvia ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
HollanderStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
22 ELLIOTT ST0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Hartford, CT

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Hartford area is the $0.95 price per square foot 58 Tolland St Model at 58 Tolland St, Unit B in the in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value East Hartford apartment is the 78 Governor St Model at 78 Governor St, Unit 2 bedroom starting at $1,550 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
58 Tolland St, Unit B58 Tolland St3BR,1BA$0.95
78 Governor St, Unit 2 bedroom78 Governor St2BR,1BA$1.11
76 William St76 William St2BR,1.5BA$1.07
131 Tolland St, Unit 131TollandSt131 Tolland St3BR,1BA$1.18
10 Henderson Dr, Unit C10 Henderson Dr2BR,1BA$1.50
234-240 Mather St, Hartford, CT 061123 bed 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$1.42
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
279 Prospect St, Unit B1279 Prospect St1BR,1BA$1.33
MLK Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in East Hartford?

There are currently 1204 Apartments for Rent in East Hartford, CT with pricing that ranges from $847 to $4,210. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Hartford ranging from $1,250 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Hartford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Hartford ranges from $1,250 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,208.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Hartford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Hartford range from $1,375 to $4,210, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!