
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $400 (263 Rentals)
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149-151-151 Adelaide St

603 Farmington Ave

89 S Whitney St, Unit A02

352 Laurel St

76 Main St

22-24-24 Brown St

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19 Chapman St

Sylvia Apartments

12-16 Groton St
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75-77 Oxford St

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Executive House Apartments

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22 Evergreen Ave

Juniper House Senior Living

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Hollander

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22 ELLIOTT ST

96-98 Martin St

655 Garden St

575 Farmington Ave

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
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252 Sisson Ave

276 Collins St, Unit 305

173 Ashley St, Unit 309

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Stuart Apartments

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600A LLC

Clemens Place Apartments

2020 Park

7 May St, Unit 304

417 Zion St, Unit A08

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The Revel
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Webster Street

Brick Hollow

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Sana Apartments

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9 Dorothy St, Unit B3

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Woodland Village Townhouses

54 Oxford Street

11-13 Arnold St

27 Huntington St, Unit AA1

367-379-379 Farmington Ave, Unit 371-203

30 Gillett St, Unit 1A
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887 Asylum Ave, Unit C13

84 Forest St, Unit C05

69 Ward Pl, Unit C03

7-9 Hazel St

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520 Franklin Ave, Unit 1S

30 Gillett St, Unit 4C

825-829 Park St

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Capitol Lofts

The Hartford Carriage House

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MLK Apartments
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Hartford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hartford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,571 | $850 | $3,695 |
| Cheap Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $950 | $3,825 |
| Cheap Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,072 | $5,400 |
| Cheap Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,250 | $6,095 |
| Cheap Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $866 | $4,200 |
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Hartford, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT
Pricing Updated: 07/01/2026Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $500 to $6,095 with an overall median price of $2,676. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sheldon Charter Oak at $950, Barry Square at $850, and SoDo at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Charter Oak | $1,637 | $950 | 23 |
| Barry Square | $1,862 | $850 | 42 |
| SoDo | $1,872 | $850 | 227 |
| Woodlands of Newington | $1,885 | $1,250 | 45 |
| West Suffield | $1,890 | $1,490 | 3 |
| Canton Center | $1,900 | $1,900 | 1 |
| South Meadows | $1,900 | $850 | 253 |
| Frog Hollow South | $1,947 | $850 | 133 |
| South Green | $1,975 | $950 | 18 |
| Parkville | $1,999 | $950 | 50 |
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. 603 Farmington Ave in the West End Hartford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $424 |
| 603 Farmington Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 44-50 Church St | 490 Tolland Street B-9 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Bentley | 15 Chapman Street #26 | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Executive House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 22 Evergreen Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.25 price per square foot 39 W Raymond St Model at 39 W Raymond St, Unit 37 in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 757 Maple Ave Model at 757 Maple Ave, Unit Big unit for rent starting at $1,875 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Barry Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 W Raymond St, Unit 37 | 39 W Raymond St | 4BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 757 Maple Ave, Unit Big unit for rent | 757 Maple Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 98 Jubilee St, Unit 3rd Floor | 98 Jubilee St | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 370 Prospect Ave, Unit 370 prospect Ave Hartford | 370 Prospect Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 380 Main St, Unit 380 main st Hartford downtown | 380 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct | 37 Sumner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 96-98 Martin St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,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 $1,000.
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 $2,676.
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 556 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 $2,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.
Expert Rental Resources
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