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183 Barker St

HartfordCT06114

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168 Bond St

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Hartford, CT Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $710 to $9,979 with an overall median price of $2,593. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South End Hartford at $885, Behind the Rocks at $1,275, and Upper Albany at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South End Hartford$1,760$88528
Behind the Rocks$1,799$1,27515
Upper Albany$1,800$1,15015
Southwest Hartford$1,850$88518
West Suffield$1,850$1,4503
Parkville$1,900$1,10017
South End$1,900$88514
West End$1,900$83530
Frog Hollow$1,922$1,29320
Outer East Hartford Manchester$1,950$88546

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, CT is a Studio unit found at 610 Farmington Ave in the West End Hartford neighborhood priced from $835. The Bentley in the North Meadows 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
610 Farmington AveModel A EfficiencyStudio,1BA$835
The BentleyVintage StudioStudio,1BA$885
Sylvia ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
Stuart ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Juniper House Senior LivingStudio1BR,1BA$965
22 Evergreen Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.60 price per square foot 193 Branford St Model at 193 Branford St, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Blue Hills neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 36 Mahl Ave Model at 36 Mahl Ave, Unit Morden Appartment starting at $2,300 with a $0.96 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.
193 Branford St, Unit 2nd Floor193 Branford St3BR,1BA$0.60
36 Mahl Ave, Unit Morden Appartment36 Mahl Ave4BR,2BA$0.96
Parkville Management2B/2B2BR,2BA$0.86
94 Russ St, Unit 394 Russ St4BR,1BA$1.08
The Cast Iron Building2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$1.26
740 Prospect Ave, Unit 3rd floor740 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
78 Governor St, Unit 378 Governor St2BR,1BA$1.21
4 Saint Regis St24-A St Regis Street townhouse2BR,1BA$1.26
20 Carlson St, Unit Floor-120 Carlson St2BR,1BA$1.28
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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Getting Around Hartford, CT

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,593.

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 235 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 $313 which is $2,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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