
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $900 (176 Rentals)


352 Laurel St

Juniper House Senior Living

Sana Apartments

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22 Evergreen Ave

76 Main St

784 Capitol Ave, Unit A4

Sylvia Apartments

12-16 Groton St

184 Sigourney St
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Garden Hill Apartments

252 Sisson Ave

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Hollander

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Stuart Apartments

Concord Hills Apartments

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22 ELLIOTT ST

360 Laurel St

7 May St, Unit 304

Brick Hollow

54 Oxford Street
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Clemens Place Apartments

69 Ward Pl, Unit C03

84 Forest St, Unit C05

417 Zion St, Unit A08

399 Zion St, Unit A05

784 Capitol Ave, Unit C3

89 S Whitney St, Unit AA3

30 Gillett St, Unit 4C

194 Washington St, Unit 336

2020 Park
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41 Niles St

65 Colonial St

54 Grafton St

62 Hughes St, Unit 4

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Executive House Apartments

21 Imlay St

The Hartford Carriage House

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

421 Washington St, Unit B10

194 Washington St
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31 Gillett St, Unit 312

1069 Capitol Ave

442 Farmington Ave, Unit 1E

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Park Place Towers

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76 Webster

575 Farmington Ave

172 Beacon St

1 Eastview St

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Park View Towers

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600A LLC
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hartford?
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hartford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hartford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hartford is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hartford?
The cheapest apartment in Hartford is 352 Laurel St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Hartford costs $2,503.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hartford?
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 707 regular apartments in Hartford 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?
Cheap apartments in Hartford have an average cost of $376 which is $2,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.
Expert Rental Resources
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Where to Rent Cheap in Hartford: 10 Affordable Neighborhoods for New Transplants
Written by: Dorian Smith-Garcia
Connecticut is a popular choice, especially for people like me thinking of relocating from the New York City metro.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.