
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford County, CT from $300 (296 Rentals)
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3 Kenyon Ct

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Paint Landing

610 Farmington Ave

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The Bentley

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19 Chapman St

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484 Tolland St

352 Laurel St

76 Main St

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Garden Hill Apartments
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251 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2nd Fl

Studios @ 270

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Executive House Apartments

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22 Evergreen Ave

75-77 Oxford St

12-16 Groton St

Sylvia Apartments

11 Sunrise Terrace

Juniper House Senior Living

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Hollander
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11 Roberts St

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10 Lake Rd, Unit 10 Lake Rd

9 Eldridge St, Unit 7 Eldridge

655 Garden St

96-98 Martin St

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Stuart Apartments

Franklin House

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600A LLC

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

Brainard North
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148 Sisson St

252 Sisson Ave

173 Ashley St, Unit 309

484 Church St, Unit 3

57 Magnolia St

291 Spruce St

Sage Pond Place

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44-50 Church St

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22 ELLIOTT ST

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Clemens Place Apartments
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70 Julius St, Unit 72 Julius

7 May St, Unit 304

20 May St, Unit 308

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

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Sana Apartments

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Woodland Village Townhouses

114 Ashley St, Unit 4E

Grove Street

Anvil Place
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Hartford County, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hartford County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford County Studio Apartments | $1,645 | $835 | $3,002 |
| Hartford County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $950 | $3,825 |
| Hartford County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $500 | $5,185 |
| Hartford County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,250 | $6,045 |
| Hartford County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,180 | $1,085 | $5,136 |
| Hartford County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,900 | $3,250 |
| Hartford County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,800 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Hartford County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford County, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hub on Park in the West End Hartford neighborhood priced from $424. 610 Farmington Ave in the West End Hartford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $424 |
| 610 Farmington Ave | Model A Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Bentley | 27 Chapman Street #28 | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Tolland Street Apartments | 490 Tolland Street A-4 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Studios @ 270 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Executive House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 22 Evergreen Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford County, CT
As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 118 Warrenton Ave Model at 118 Warrenton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Hartford County apartment is the 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 2 starting at $1,980 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 118 Warrenton Ave, Unit 2 | 118 Warrenton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 94 Russ St, Unit 2 | 94 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 370 Prospect Ave, Unit 370 prospect Ave Hartford | 370 Prospect Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 380 Main St, Unit 380 main st Hartford downtown | 380 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct | 37 Sumner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 77 Rowe Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 77 Rowe Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 96-98 Martin St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Brainard North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hartford County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hartford County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hartford County is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hartford County?
The cheapest apartment in Hartford County is 352 Laurel St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Hartford County costs $2,031.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hartford County?
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 158 regular apartments in Hartford County 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 Hartford County?
Cheap apartments in Hartford County have an average cost of $197 which is $1,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.