
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Hartford area of Hartford.


76 Main St

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Hollander

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600A LLC

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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Sana Apartments

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The Revel

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179 Allyn

194 Washington St, Unit 336

57 Franklin Ave
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The Donaghue Residences

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Park and Main

Union Place Apartments

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Residences at Barry Square

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The Millennium

The Society Apartments on Pratt

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99 Pratt Street

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HQ

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Spectra Pearl

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Colt Gateway
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North End Gateway

Bushnell On The Park

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360 Main

Teachers Village Hartford

51 Russ St

24 Madison St

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Spectra Plaza

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MLK Apartments

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The Grand on Ann Uccello

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Spectra Park
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777 Main

529 Main St, Unit 5

100 Wells St, Unit 12

479 Broad St, Unit 3S

483 Broad St, Unit #3s

479 Broad St, Unit #3s

196 Park St, Unit #2

Capitol Towers

69-79 Myrtle St

29-31 Charter Oak Pl
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183 Wethersfield Ave

Faith Manor

Sheldon Oak Apartments

296 Hudson St

Martin Luther King Apartments

Trinity Tower

517-523 Park St

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Dillon Place

55 On The Park
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $950 | $2,235 |
| Downtown Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,020 | $2,727 |
| Downtown Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $1,168 | $3,630 |
| Downtown Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,401 | $3,641 |
| Downtown Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $845 | $2,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 64 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 12-16 Groton St priced from $950. 76 Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hartford apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Sana Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| The Revel | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft studios | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Donaghue Residences | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Millennium | Luxurious Studio Living in Downtown Hartford | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Society Apartments on Pratt | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hartford, CT
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hartford area is the $2.24 price per square foot The Roses Model at 81 Arch Street in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,683. The second greatest value Downtown Hartford apartment is the 17 Williams St Model at 17 Williams St, Unit 19 Williams St starting at $2,100 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Downtown Hartford 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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| 81 Arch Street | The Roses | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 17 Williams St, Unit 19 Williams St | 17 Williams St | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| MLK Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| North End Gateway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Element 250 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Residences at Barry Square | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| 600A LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,333.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hartford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hartford is 76 Main St which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Downtown Hartford costs $2,781.
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 12 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Hartford?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Hartford have an average cost of $242 which is $2,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hartford.
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