Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (23 Rentals)
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Downtown Hartford, Hartford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hartford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $1,049 | $2,554 |
Downtown Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,117 | $3,870 |
Downtown Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,350 | $4,850 |
Downtown Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,800 | $3,150 |
Downtown Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Hartford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hartford area of Hartford, CT is a Studio unit found at Hollander priced from $1,049. Dillon Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,177. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hartford apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
The Hartford Carriage House | studio loft | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Millennium | Urban Elegance in Downtown Hartford- Studio Liv... | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hartford, CT
As of August 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hartford area is the $1.08 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Hartford apartment is the 2 bd 1 ba Model at The Cast Iron Building starting at $2,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the North Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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94 Russ St, Unit 3 | 94 Russ St | 4BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Cast Iron Building | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
58 Stonington St, Unit 58 Stonington St. 2nd Flr | 58 Stonington St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
60 Stonington St, Unit 1st Floor | 60 Stonington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The 55 Elm Club | One Bedrooms Main Building | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Capitol Living Apartments | B6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
600A LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
The Hartford Carriage House | studio loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood in Hartford, CT
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hartford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Hartford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Hartford is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hartford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hartford is Hollander which is listed at $1,117, while the average apartment in Downtown Hartford costs $2,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 23 regular apartments in Downtown Hartford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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