Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $400 (267 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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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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Sana Apartments
$999 - $1,401
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$999 - $1,401

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$999 - $1,401
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Sana Apartments

1570-1674 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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76 Webster
$1,000 - $1,750
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$1,000 - $1,750

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$1,000 - $1,750
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76 Webster

76 Webster StHartford, CT 06114
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property at 529 Ann Uccello St

$1,000

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$1,000

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529 Ann Uccello St

HartfordCT06103
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Executive House Apartments
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$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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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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Hollander
$1,049 - $1,625
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$1,049 - $1,625

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$1,049 - $1,625
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Hollander

410 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
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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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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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51 Seyms St
$1,100 - $1,900
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$1,100 - $1,900

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51 Seyms St

51 Seyms StHartford, CT 06120
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600A LLC
$1,100 - $1,400
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600A LLC

600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
$1,100 - $1,380
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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Woodland Village Townhouses
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$1,175 - $1,275
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$1,175 - $1,275

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$1,175 - $1,275
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027

Woodland Village Townhouses

35 Woodland DrHartford, CT 06105
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property at 825-829 Park St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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825-829 Park St

HartfordCT06106

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The Donaghue Residences
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$1,200 - $1,875
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$1,200 - $1,875

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$1,200 - $1,875
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The Donaghue Residences

525 Main StHartford, CT 06103
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property at 407 Wethers Field Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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407 Wethers Field Ave

HartfordCT06114
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The Laurel
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$1,223 - $1,845
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$1,223 - $1,845

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$1,223 - $1,845
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The Laurel

30 Laurel StHartford, CT 06106
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Park View Towers
$1,250 - $1,350
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$1,250 - $1,350

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$1,250 - $1,350
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Park View Towers

967 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $700 to $6,045 with an overall median price of $2,627. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Canton Center at $1,700, West Suffield at $1,490, and North End at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Canton Center$1,700$1,7001
West Suffield$1,700$1,4908
North End$1,800$70024
Upper Albany$1,825$70015
North East Hartford$1,850$70023
Woodlands of Newington$1,850$1,25046
Asylum Hill$1,900$900100
South End Hartford$1,900$88551
South End$1,947$88522
Barry Square$1,950$88546

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
Blue Norfolk LLC2Bd/1BR2BR,1BA$900
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$925
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$950
44-50 Church St490 Tolland Street B-9Studio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of May 18, 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
118 Warrenton Ave, Unit 2118 Warrenton Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
83 Connecticut Blvd, Unit 83 3rd floor83 Connecticut Blvd3BR,1BA$1.17
76 Mansfield St, Unit 76B-Basement76 Mansfield St1BR,1BA$0.75
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
12 Bell Ct, Unit 3rd f12 Bell Ct2BR,1BA$1.00
1034 Tolland St, Unit B31034 Tolland St2BR,1BA$1.13
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
14 Bell Ct, Unit C114 Bell Ct1BR,1BA$1.07

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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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hartford?

The cheapest apartment in Hartford is Blue Norfolk LLC which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Hartford costs $2,627.

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 638 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 $398 which is $2,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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