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296 Hudson St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

296 Hudson St

296 Hudson StHartford, CT 06106
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33 Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Sherman St

33 Sherman StHartford, CT 06105
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Woodland Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Apartments

36 Forest StHartford, CT 06105
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The Concorde
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Concorde

98 Garden StHartford, CT 06105
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Willow Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek Apartments

501 Granby StHartford, CT 06112
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10 George Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

10 George Street

10 George StHartford, CT 06114
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Parkville Management
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkville Management

30 Arbor StHartford, CT 06106
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55 On The Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

55 On The Park

55 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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915 Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 Main

915 Main StHartford, CT 06103
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1 Gold St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1 Gold St

1 Gold StHartford, CT 06103
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North Armory
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

North Armory

100 Huyshope AveHartford, CT 06106
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U-Shape Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

U-Shape Apartments

15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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650 Prospect Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

650 Prospect Ave

650 Prospect AveHartford, CT 06105
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Parc West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc West

158 Newington RdWest Hartford, CT 06110
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Cedar Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Pointe

550 Cedar StNewington, CT 06111
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Caya Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caya Avenue Apartments

98 Caya AveWest Hartford, CT 06110
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Westwood Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Condominiums

100 Kane StWest Hartford, CT 06119
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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700 Farmington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 Farmington Ave

700 Farmington AveWest Hartford, CT 06119
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18 Signor St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Signor St

18 Signor StEast Hartford, CT 06108
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Easton Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Easton Place Apartments

32 Jaidee DrEast Hartford, CT 06118
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Brookstone Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstone Court

147 Hillcrest AveWest Hartford, CT 06110
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Hartford, CT Local Guide

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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

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 26-30 Sherman St which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Hartford costs $2,640.

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 497 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 $335 which is $2,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hartford.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.