Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT from $400 (263 Rentals)

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$950

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22-24-24 Brown St

HartfordCT06114

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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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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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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
$1,100 - $1,380
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$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 252 Sisson Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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252 Sisson Ave

HartfordCT06105
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Stuart Apartments
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$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 - $1,550
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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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The Revel
$1,160 - $3,063
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$1,140 - $3,043
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$20

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$1,160 - $3,063
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Revel

315 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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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 7-9 Hazel St

$1,200

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$1,200

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7-9 Hazel St

HartfordCT06106
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520 Franklin Ave, Unit 1S
$1,200
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$1,200

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520 Franklin Ave, Unit 1S

520 Franklin AveHartford, CT 06114
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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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MLK Apartments
$1,235 - $1,461
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$1,235 - $1,461

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$1,235 - $1,461
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MLK Apartments

99 Van Block AveHartford, CT 06106
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 07/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $500 to $6,095 with an overall median price of $2,676. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sheldon Charter Oak at $950, Barry Square at $850, and SoDo at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sheldon Charter Oak$1,637$95023
Barry Square$1,862$85042
SoDo$1,872$850227
Woodlands of Newington$1,885$1,25045
West Suffield$1,890$1,4903
Canton Center$1,900$1,9001
South Meadows$1,900$850253
Frog Hollow South$1,947$850133
South Green$1,975$95018
Parkville$1,999$95050

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. 603 Farmington Ave in the West End Hartford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. 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
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$925
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
44-50 Church St490 Tolland Street B-9Studio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
The Bentley15 Chapman Street #26Studio,1BA$975
Executive House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
22 Evergreen Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.25 price per square foot 39 W Raymond St Model at 39 W Raymond St, Unit 37 in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 757 Maple Ave Model at 757 Maple Ave, Unit Big unit for rent starting at $1,875 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Barry Square 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.
39 W Raymond St, Unit 3739 W Raymond St4BR,1BA$1.25
757 Maple Ave, Unit Big unit for rent757 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
98 Jubilee St, Unit 3rd Floor98 Jubilee St3BR,1BA$1.26
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
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
96-98 Martin St2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
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 $1,000.

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 $2,676.

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 556 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 $376 which is $2,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

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