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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $835 | $3,002 |
Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $950 | $3,825 |
| Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,072 | $5,400 |
| Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,250 | $6,045 |
| Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,085 | $4,223 |
There are currently 2267 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hartford, CT that range in price from $710 to $3,825. New Britain Newington Wethersfield, Frog Hollow North and SoDo 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 | 294 | $1,847 | $950 |
| Frog Hollow North | 108 | $2,023 | $950 |
| SoDo | 89 | $1,650 | $950 |
| Downtown | 86 | $2,041 | $1,020 |
| South Meadows | 82 | $1,787 | $995 |
| CSS CON | 81 | $2,043 | $1,020 |
| Downtown Hartford | 76 | $2,045 | $1,020 |
| North Meadows | 75 | $2,043 | $1,165 |
| Avon Burlington | 67 | $2,748 | $1,495 |
| Marion | 64 | $1,995 | $1,238 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, CT is found at The 600 Apartments in the Blue Hills neighborhood and is 1,210 square feet priced from $1,832. Capewell Lofts in the North Meadows neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,189 square feet and currently listed start at $2,565. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hartford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 600 Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den | 1,210 Sq Ft | $1,832 |
| Capewell Lofts | A8 | 1,189 Sq Ft | $2,565 |
| Mallory Ridge | The Denley | 1,103 Sq Ft | $2,230 |
| Sage Allen Apartments | M1 | 1,071 Sq Ft | $2,119 |
| One West Hartford | Kensington | 1,068 Sq Ft | $3,650 |
| Spark Bloomfield | Radiate | 983 Sq Ft | $2,235 |
| HQ | One Bedroom One Bath | 967 Sq Ft | $1,565 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 928 Sq Ft | $1,165 |
| Hartford 21 | Elmwood | 908 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| The Portrait at North Crossing | A3 | 698 Sq Ft | $2,003 |
As of July 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, CT is the 1 bed 1 bath Model starting from $950 at 352 Laurel St in the West End Hartford neighborhood. The second most affordable Hartford 1 Bedroom is the 23 Chapman St #31 Model at The Bentley starting at $995 in the East Hartford neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hartford is currently $1,980. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hartford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | $950 |
| The Bentley | 23 Chapman St #31 | $995 |
| 22 Evergreen Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,000 |
| 76 Main St | 1 x 1 | $1,020 |
| Stuart Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,100 |
| Hollander | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,117 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,150 |
| 2020 Park | 2020-B4 | $1,150 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | $1,165 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Hartford is at 352 Laurel St listed at $950.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hartford is $1,980.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hartford is a 1,210 square feet unit starting from $1,832 at The 600 Apartments.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hartford is currently 645 sq ft.
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