Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $400 (271 Rentals)

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Sage Allen Apartments
$845 - $3,700
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$845 - $3,700

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$845 - $3,700
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sage Allen Apartments

21 Temple StHartford, CT 06103
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32 Rowe Ave, Unit Private Room 2
$850
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$850

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32 Rowe Ave, Unit Private Room 2

32 Rowe AveHartford, CT 06106
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Garden Hill Apartments
$950 - $1,750
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$950 - $1,750

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$950 - $1,750
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garden Hill Apartments

195 Sigourney StHartford, CT 06105
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property at 132-134-134 Adelaide St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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property at 149-151-151 Adelaide St

$1,000

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$1,000

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Hollander
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$1,049 - $1,625
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Hollander

410 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
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Executive House Apartments
$1,100 - $1,395
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$1,100 - $1,395

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$1,100 - $1,395
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Executive House Apartments

1021 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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property at 42 Alden St

$1,199

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$1,199

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$1,199

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42 Alden St

HartfordCT06114
property at 20 Lorraine St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Lorraine St

HartfordCT06105
property at 226 Martin St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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226 Martin St

HartfordCT06120
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Capitol Lofts
$1,200 - $1,900
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$1,200 - $1,900

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$1,200 - $1,900
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Capitol Lofts

390 Capitol AveHartford, CT 06106
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The Millennium
$1,220 - $2,225
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$1,220 - $2,225

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$1,220 - $2,225
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The Millennium

50 Morgan StHartford, CT 06120
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property at 111 Sherbrooke Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

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111 Sherbrooke Ave

HartfordCT06106
property at 90 Kibbe St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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90 Kibbe St

HartfordCT06106
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Park View Towers
$1,250 - $1,400
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$1,250 - $1,400

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$1,250 - $1,400
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Park View Towers

967 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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Spectra Plaza
$1,254 - $2,224
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$1,224 - $2,194
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$30

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$1,254 - $2,224
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Spectra Plaza

5 Constitution PlzHartford, CT 06103
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Hartford, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $710 to $5,735 with an overall median price of $2,641. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Suffield at $1,347, Upper Albany at $1,325, and Outer East Hartford Manchester at $885. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Suffield$1,632$1,34712
Upper Albany$1,800$1,32512
Outer East Hartford Manchester$1,875$88587
Behind the Rocks$1,875$1,15018
Barry Square$1,900$1,00037
Frog Hollow$1,900$1,14541
Frog Hollow South$1,900$1,000125
Sheldon Charter Oak$1,900$1,09524
SoDo$1,900$845220
Spencer$1,900$1,16045

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hub on Park in the North Meadows neighborhood priced from $424. Sage Allen Apartments in the North Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1BA$424
Sage Allen ApartmentsTH-Room1BR,1BA$845
The BentleyVintage StudioStudio,1BA$885
Sylvia ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
Stuart ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$905
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
22 Evergreen Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.15 price per square foot 52 Charles St Model at 52 Charles St, Unit Stephen in the in the Newington Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 411 Fairfield Ave Model at 411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the South End Hartford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
52 Charles St, Unit Stephen52 Charles St3BR,1BA$1.15
411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2411 Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.81
2327 Main St, Unit 3rd2327 Main St3BR,1BA$1.13
78 Governor St, Unit 2 bedroom78 Governor St2BR,1BA$1.11
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
York Street Properties3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.30
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
Ribbon Row2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.46
Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Hartford Overview

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, but it is also known as the Insurance Capital of the World due to a large number of insurance companies headquartered here. Located in the center of the state, it is a commuter city with the majority of residents living in one of the many surrounding suburban neighborhoods. Steeped in early American history and surrounded by beautiful parks, high-end shopping, and an abundance of entertainment options, Hartford has everything you need. Whether you are looking for Hartford apartments in the newly revitalized downtown area that is bustling with young professionals and the sounds of jazz music playing in Bushnell Park, or prefer an abundance of outdoor activities in the golf course community of the North End, Hartford has it all.

Why live in Hartford, CT?

“Hartford Has It” is the city’s motto, and it is appropriate because Hartford does seem to have it all. Whether you are looking for fun, music, food, or style, you can find all of those things in the newly revitalized downtown area. The people of Hartford are making a concerted effort to grow the city into a business and cultural destination. With some of the largest insurance, research, medical, and education companies headquartered in Hartford, job opportunities continue to grow. While there are many neighborhoods surrounding the city, downtown is attracting a new generation of professionals and families.

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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 Sage Allen Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Hartford costs $2,641.

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 767 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 $483 which is $2,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!