Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $400 (270 Rentals)

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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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251 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2nd Fl
$960
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$960

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$960
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 20

251 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2nd Fl

251 Fairfield AveHartford, CT 06114
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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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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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Stuart Apartments
$1,100 - $1,700
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$1,100 - $1,700

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$1,100 - $1,700
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Stuart Apartments

887-897 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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600A LLC
$1,100 - $1,450
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$1,100 - $1,450

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$1,100 - $1,450
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600A LLC

600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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property at 252 Sisson Ave

$1,100

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$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
$1,100 - $1,380
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$1,100 - $1,380

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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property at 57 Magnolia St

$1,100 - $1,400

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$1,100

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57 Magnolia St

HartfordCT06112
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22 ELLIOTT ST
$1,150 - $1,200
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$1,150 - $1,200

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$1,150 - $1,200
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22 ELLIOTT ST

22 Elliott St EHartford, CT 06114
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Sana Apartments
$1,168 - $1,401
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$1,168 - $1,401

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$1,168 - $1,401
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Sana Apartments

1570-1674 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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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 66 Standish St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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66 Standish St

HartfordCT06114

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property at 44 Barnard St

$1,200

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$1,200

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44 Barnard St

HartfordCT06114
property at 825-829 Park St

$1,200

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$1,200

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825-829 Park St

HartfordCT06106
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Capitol Lofts
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$1,211 - $2,487
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$1,211 - $2,487

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$1,211 - $2,487
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Capitol Lofts

390 Capitol AveHartford, CT 06106
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The Millennium
$1,220 - $2,125
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$1,195 - $2,100
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$1,220 - $2,125
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The Millennium

50 Morgan StHartford, CT 06120
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HQ
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$1,233 - $2,068
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$1,233 - $2,068

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$1,233 - $2,068
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275 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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31 Allen Pl, Unit 2
$1,250
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$1,250

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$1,250
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31 Allen Pl, Unit 2

31 Allen PlHartford, CT 06106
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 08/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $500 to $6,045 with an overall median price of $1,917. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mansfield Tolland Willington at $1,545, Behind the Rocks at $1,547, and Barry Square 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
Mansfield Tolland Willington$1,545$73743
Behind the Rocks$1,547$96019
Barry Square$1,550$88537
Asylum Hill$1,595$500110
Northwest New London Colchester$1,600$65026
Frog Hollow South$1,600$885123
Southwest Hartford$1,600$88524
West End Hartford$1,600$835139
Outer East Hartford Manchester$1,611$88554
West End$1,625$83558

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 West End Hartford neighborhood priced from $424. S0002 - 101 Maple in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. 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
S0002 - 101 Maple3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$800
610 Farmington AveModel A EfficiencyStudio,1BA$875
The Bentley27 Chapman Street #28Studio,1BA$885
44-50 Church St490 Tolland St StudiosStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
Tolland Street Apartments490 Tolland Street A-4Studio,1BA$950
Studios @ 270StudioStudio,1BA$985
42 School Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.92 price per square foot 118 Warrenton Ave Model at 118 Warrenton Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 39 W Raymond St Model at 39 W Raymond St, Unit 37 West Raymond Street starting at $2,350 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the West 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.
118 Warrenton Ave, Unit 2118 Warrenton Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
39 W Raymond St, Unit 37 West Raymond Street39 W Raymond St4BR,1BA$1.18
94 Russ St, Unit 294 Russ St3BR,1BA$1.06
370 Prospect Ave, Unit 370 prospect Ave Hartford370 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
380 Main St, Unit 380 main st Hartford downtown380 Main St1BR,1BA$1.25
37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct37 Sumner St1BR,1BA$1.17
77 Rowe Ave, Unit 2nd floor77 Rowe Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
96-98 Martin St2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.15
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 $990.

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 $1,917.

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 505 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 $427 which is $1,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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