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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,558 | $885 | $3,252 |
Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $848 | $4,075 |
| Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,100 | $5,160 |
| Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,250 | $6,320 |
| Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,085 | $4,000 |
There are currently 2817 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hartford, CT that range in price from $710 to $4,075. New Britain Newington Wethersfield, Frog Hollow North and Avon Burlington are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Hartford with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain Newington Wethersfield | 412 | $2,065 | $845 |
| Frog Hollow North | 132 | $1,703 | $845 |
| Avon Burlington | 129 | $2,920 | $1,595 |
| South Meadows | 127 | $1,746 | $845 |
| SoDo | 121 | $1,710 | $845 |
| North Meadows | 120 | $1,750 | $845 |
| CSS CON | 113 | $1,798 | $845 |
| Downtown | 110 | $1,798 | $845 |
| Cromwell Middletown | 105 | $2,070 | $1,125 |
| Downtown Hartford | 104 | $1,850 | $845 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, CT is found at Sage Allen Apartments in the North Meadows neighborhood and is 1,415 square feet priced from $2,586. Parkville Management has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,400 square feet and currently listed start at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hartford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Allen Apartments | EL1 | 1,415 Sq Ft | $2,586 |
| Parkville Management | 1 BD Loft | 1,400 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| The 600 Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den | 1,210 Sq Ft | $1,930 |
| Mallory Ridge | The Denley | 1,103 Sq Ft | $2,520 |
| One West Hartford | Kensington | 1,068 Sq Ft | $3,625 |
| One Park Apartments | DEN 1A | 1,041 Sq Ft | $2,769 |
| Capewell Lofts | A7 | 1,025 Sq Ft | $2,315 |
| The Residences at Wash Brook | The Calm | 1,007 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| Clarendon Apartments | 1 BD / 1BA | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| The 55 Elm Club | One Bedrooms Main Building | 484 Sq Ft | $1,540 |
As of January 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, CT is the TH-Room Model starting from $845 at Sage Allen Apartments in the North Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Hartford 1 Bedroom is the 1 bed 1 bath Model at 352 Laurel St starting at $950 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hartford is currently $1,968. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hartford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Sage Allen Apartments | TH-Room | $845 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | $950 |
| The Bentley | Remodeled studio | $995 |
| 76 Main St | 1 x 1 | $1,020 |
| Sylvia Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,100 |
| Garden Hill Apartments | 1BR | $1,100 |
| 184 Sigourney St | 1-Bedroom | $1,100 |
| Stuart Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,100 |
| Hollander | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,117 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,123 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Hartford is at Sage Allen Apartments listed at $845.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hartford is $1,968.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hartford is a 1,415 square feet unit starting from $2,586 at Sage Allen Apartments.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hartford is currently 726 sq ft.
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