Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $400 (262 Rentals)

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Stuart Apartments
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$900 - $1,450
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$900 - $1,450

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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
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Garden Hill Apartments

195 Sigourney StHartford, CT 06105
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property at 22-24-24 Brown St

$950

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$950

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22-24-24 Brown St

HartfordCT06114

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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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22 Evergreen Ave

22 Evergreen AveHartford, CT 06105
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Executive House Apartments
$1,000 - $1,500
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$1,000 - $1,500

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$1,000 - $1,500
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Executive House Apartments

1021 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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property at 41 Niles St

$1,000 - $1,700

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$1,000

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41 Niles St

HartfordCT06105
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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 - $1,550
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$1,100 - $1,550

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$1,100 - $1,550
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600A LLC

600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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property at 228A Asylum Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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228A Asylum Ave

HartfordCT06105
property at 252 Sisson Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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252 Sisson Ave

HartfordCT06105
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
$1,150 - $1,380
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$1,150 - $1,380

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$1,150 - $1,380
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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property at 825-829 Park St

$1,200

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825-829 Park St

HartfordCT06106

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76 Webster
$1,250 - $1,750
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$1,250 - $1,750

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$1,250 - $1,750
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76 Webster

76 Webster StHartford, CT 06114
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Park View Towers
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$1,250 - $1,325
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$1,250 - $1,325

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$1,250 - $1,325
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Park View Towers

967 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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The Millennium
$1,275 - $2,225
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$1,275 - $2,225

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$1,275 - $2,225
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The Millennium

50 Morgan StHartford, CT 06120
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873 West Boulevard
$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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HQ
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$1,283 - $2,118
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HQ

275 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $710 to $7,497 with an overall median price of $2,762. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Suffield at $1,200, Barry Square at $885, and North End at $1,550. 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$1,2006
Barry Square$1,800$88544
North End$1,800$1,55017
South End Hartford$1,800$88550
North Meadows$1,845$845282
North East Hartford$1,850$1,50016
Parkville$1,850$1,20061
South End$1,850$88522
Canton Center$1,900$1,7001
Sheldon Charter Oak$1,900$95021

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. The Bentley in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $885. 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
The Bentley23 Chapman St #33Studio,1BA$885
Faith ManorOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$910
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$925
12-16 Groton St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
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 April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.56 price per square foot 151 Bellevue St Model at 151 Bellevue St, Unit 3 in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 349 Blue Hills Ave Model at 349 Blue Hills Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Blue Hills 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.
151 Bellevue St, Unit 3151 Bellevue St3BR,1BA$0.56
349 Blue Hills Ave, Unit 2349 Blue Hills Ave3BR,1BA$0.73
249 Fairfield Ave, Unit 1st Fl249 Fairfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2411 Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.81
78 Governor St, Unit 2 bedroom78 Governor St2BR,1BA$1.11
20 Carlson St, Unit 320 Carlson St3BR,1BA$1.18
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Faith ManorOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 Faith Manor which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Hartford costs $2,762.

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 775 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 $387 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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