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

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Stuart Apartments

603 Farmington Ave

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Garden Hill Apartments

12-16 Groton St

352 Laurel St

76 Main St

22-24-24 Brown St

184 Sigourney St
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Juniper House Senior Living

Studios @ 270

Sana Apartments

Sylvia Apartments

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22 Evergreen Ave

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Executive House Apartments

41 Niles St

Hollander

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22 ELLIOTT ST

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600A LLC
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228A Asylum Ave

252 Sisson Ave

Concord Hills Apartments

The Hartford Carriage House

Clemens Place Apartments

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

7 May St

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

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Heights at Village at Park River
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575 Farmington Ave

54 Oxford Street

The Donaghue Residences

825-829 Park St

417 Zion St

59-61 Evergreen Ave

784 Capitol Ave

89 S Whitney St

30 Gillett St

30 Gillett St
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69 Ward Pl

MLK Apartments

The Laurel

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76 Webster

2020 Park

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Park View Towers

116 Sherbrooke Ave

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The Millennium

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873 West Boulevard

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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 | $1,487 | $885 | $2,500 |
| Cheap Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $950 | $4,075 |
| Cheap Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,100 | $5,160 |
| Cheap Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,250 | $6,320 |
| Cheap Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $845 | $4,126 |
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Hartford, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT
Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| West Suffield | $1,640 | $1,200 | 6 |
| Barry Square | $1,800 | $885 | 44 |
| North End | $1,800 | $1,550 | 17 |
| South End Hartford | $1,800 | $885 | 50 |
| North Meadows | $1,845 | $845 | 282 |
| North East Hartford | $1,850 | $1,500 | 16 |
| Parkville | $1,850 | $1,200 | 61 |
| South End | $1,850 | $885 | 22 |
| Canton Center | $1,900 | $1,700 | 1 |
| Sheldon Charter Oak | $1,900 | $950 | 21 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $424 |
| The Bentley | 23 Chapman St #33 | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Faith Manor | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 603 Farmington Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 12-16 Groton St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Garden Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 184 Sigourney St | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 151 Bellevue St, Unit 3 | 151 Bellevue St | 3BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| 349 Blue Hills Ave, Unit 2 | 349 Blue Hills Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 249 Fairfield Ave, Unit 1st Fl | 249 Fairfield Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 | 411 Fairfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 78 Governor St, Unit 2 bedroom | 78 Governor St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 20 Carlson St, Unit 3 | 20 Carlson St | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Faith Manor | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,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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