Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $400 (274 Rentals)

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

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Sage Allen Apartments

21 Temple StHartford, CT 06103
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Stuart Apartments
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$900 - $1,450
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$900 - $1,450

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$900 - $1,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stuart Apartments

887-897 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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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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22 Evergreen Ave
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$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400
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22 Evergreen Ave

22 Evergreen AveHartford, CT 06105
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22 ELLIOTT ST
$1,050 - $1,200
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$1,050 - $1,200

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$1,050 - $1,200
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22 ELLIOTT ST

22 Elliott St EHartford, CT 06114
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600A LLC
$1,100 - $1,650
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$1,100 - $1,650

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$1,100 - $1,650
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600A LLC

600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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Executive House Apartments
$1,100 - $1,500
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$1,100 - $1,500

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$1,100 - $1,500
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Executive House Apartments

1021 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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property at 59 Franklin Ave

$1,100

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59 Franklin Ave

HartfordCT06114
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35 Sisson Ave
$1,100
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$1,100

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35 Sisson Ave

35 Sisson AveHartford, CT 06106
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property at 252 Sisson Ave

$1,100 - $1,200

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$1,100

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252 Sisson Ave

HartfordCT06105

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property at 469 Wethersfield Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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469 Wethersfield Ave

HartfordCT06114
property at 22 Evergreen Ave

$1,200

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22 Evergreen Ave

HartfordCT06105
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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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property at 784 Capitol Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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784 Capitol Ave

HartfordCT06106

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The Millennium
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$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

$1,250

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$1,250

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111 Sherbrooke Ave

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property at 90 Kibbe St

$1,250

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$1,250

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90 Kibbe St

HartfordCT06106
property at 850 Park St

$1,275

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$1,275

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850 Park St

HartfordCT06106
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873 West Boulevard
$1,275 - $1,899
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$1,275 - $1,899

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$1,275 - $1,899
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873 West Boulevard

873-891 West BlvdHartford, CT 06105
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 02/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $700 to $11,250 with an overall median price of $2,680. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Suffield at $1,200, Frog Hollow at $1,165, and South End at $1,200. 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$1,640$1,2005
Frog Hollow$1,800$1,16581
South End$1,862$1,20029
Sheldon Charter Oak$1,912$95026
Outer East Hartford Manchester$1,925$88561
Behind the Rocks$1,925$1,05019
South Green$1,925$95027
Bristol Plainville$1,950$95089
Southwest Hartford$1,950$1,10032
Woodlands of Newington$1,950$1,25043

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 Studio 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-Rent A RoomStudio,2BA$845
The BentleyVintage studio 27 ChapmanStudio,1BA$885
Stuart ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Sylvia ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$905
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at The 600 Apartments in the in the Blue Hills neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 174 Franklin Ave Model at 174 Franklin Ave, Unit #3 starting at $2,550 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the CSS CON 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.
The 600 Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.11
174 Franklin Ave, Unit #3174 Franklin Ave6BR,1.5BA$1.34
411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2411 Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.81
757 Maple Ave, Unit Big unit for rent757 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
37 Mountford St, Unit 137 Mountford St2BR,1BA$1.13
78 Governor St, Unit 2 bedroom78 Governor St2BR,1BA$1.11
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
35 Sisson Ave35 Sisson Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
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 352 Laurel St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Hartford costs $2,680.

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 765 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 $417 which is $2,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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