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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $885 | $2,500 |
Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $900 | $3,800 |
| Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $1,163 | $5,400 |
| Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $1,250 | $6,345 |
| Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,448 | $850 | $4,156 |
There are currently 2488 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Hartford, CT that range in price from $710 to $3,800. 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 | 342 | $2,005 | $850 |
| Frog Hollow North | 128 | $1,750 | $950 |
| SoDo | 112 | $1,750 | $950 |
| South Meadows | 111 | $1,800 | $1,020 |
| North Meadows | 102 | $1,870 | $999 |
| Avon Burlington | 101 | $2,785 | $1,625 |
| CSS CON | 95 | $1,914 | $1,020 |
| Downtown | 94 | $1,914 | $999 |
| Cromwell Middletown | 88 | $1,850 | $1,125 |
| Downtown Hartford | 87 | $1,935 | $999 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, CT is found at Parkville Management in the North Meadows neighborhood and is 1,400 square feet priced from $1,750. The Laurel has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,061 square feet and currently listed start at $1,934. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hartford:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville Management | 1 BD Loft | 1,400 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| The Laurel | One Bedroom One Bath Loft | 1,061 Sq Ft | $1,934 |
| One Park Apartments | DEN 1A | 1,041 Sq Ft | $2,942 |
| The 600 Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1,025 Sq Ft | $1,712 |
| The Residences at Wash Brook | The Calm | 1,007 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| 429 Capitol Ave | 429 Capitol Ave #3 | 975 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| HQ | One Bedroom One Bath | 967 Sq Ft | $1,523 |
| 274-280 Park Rd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 950 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| Newington Tower | U.1FL | 940 Sq Ft | $2,345 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 928 Sq Ft | $1,165 |
As of April 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 1 Bedroom Model at Sana Apartments starting at $999 in the North Meadows neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hartford is currently $2,039. 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 |
| Sana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $999 |
| 76 Main St | 1 x 1 | $1,020 |
| The Bentley | 23 Chapman St #31 | $1,050 |
| Garden Hill Apartments | 1BR | $1,100 |
| 184 Sigourney St | 1-Bedroom | $1,100 |
| 12-16 Groton St | One Bedroom | $1,100 |
| Sylvia Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,100 |
| Hollander | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,117 |
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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 $2,039.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hartford is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $1,750 at Parkville Management.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hartford is currently 742 sq ft.
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