Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (51 Rentals)

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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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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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600A LLC
$1,150 - $1,450
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$1,150 - $1,450

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$1,150 - $1,450
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600A LLC

600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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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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The Revel
$1,197 - $8,533
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$1,177 - $8,513
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$1,197 - $8,533
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Revel

315 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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property at 498-502-502 Broad St

$1,250

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$1,250

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498-502-502 Broad St

HartfordCT06106
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Park and Main
$1,263 - $3,401
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$1,224 - $3,362
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Park and Main

99 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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HQ
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$1,283 - $2,118
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$1,283 - $2,118

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$1,283 - $2,118
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HQ

275 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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The Donaghue Residences
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$1,325 - $1,875
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$1,325 - $1,875

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$1,325 - $1,875
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The Donaghue Residences

525 Main StHartford, CT 06103
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The Millennium
$1,325 - $2,325
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$1,300 - $2,300
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$25

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$1,325 - $2,325
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The Millennium

50 Morgan StHartford, CT 06120
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99 Pratt
$1,332 - $2,068
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$1,316 - $2,052
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$1,332 - $2,068
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99 Pratt

99 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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Spectra Pearl
$1,336 - $2,119
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$1,306 - $2,089
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$30

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$1,336 - $2,119
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Spectra Pearl

101-111 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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179 Allyn
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$1,375 - $1,600
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$1,375 - $1,600

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$1,375 - $1,600
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179 Allyn

179 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
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Colt Gateway
$1,395 - $3,400
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$1,395 - $3,400

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$1,395 - $3,400
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Colt Gateway

15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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North End Gateway
$1,400 - $1,800
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$1,400 - $1,800

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$1,400 - $1,800
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North End Gateway

1450 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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Capitol Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Towers

450 Broad StHartford, CT 06106
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69-79 Myrtle St
1 Bedroom Apartments

69-79 Myrtle St

69-79 Myrtle StHartford, CT 06105
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29-31 Charter Oak Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

29-31 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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183 Wethersfield Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

183 Wethersfield Ave

183 Wethersfield AveHartford, CT 06114
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Faith Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Faith Manor

402 Albany AveHartford, CT 06120
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296 Hudson St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

296 Hudson St

296 Hudson StHartford, CT 06106
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Sheldon Oak Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sheldon Oak Apartments

54 S Prospect StHartford, CT 06106
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Hartford Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hartford Apartments

98 Garden StHartford, CT 06105
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517-523 Park St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

517-523 Park St

517-523 Park StHartford, CT 06106
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Trinity Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Tower

34 Vernon StHartford, CT 06106
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property at 18 Vernon St

$1,100

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$1,100

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18 Vernon St

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Dillon Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dillon Place

100 Hendricxsen AveHartford, CT 06106

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property at 1335 Main St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1335 Main St

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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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Broad Street Twins
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broad Street Twins

538-550 Broad StHartford, CT 06106
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290 Garden St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

290 Garden St

280-290 Garden StHartford, CT 06112
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915 Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 Main

915 Main 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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Parkville Management
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkville Management

1 Gold StHartford, CT 06103
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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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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Downtown Hartford, Hartford, CT Local Guide

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 76 Main St priced from $950. 12-16 Groton St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hartford apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
HollanderStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
29 39 Charter Oak LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Sana Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,168
The RevelS2Studio,1BA$1,197
Park and MainS1.1Studio,1BA$1,277
HQStudioStudio,1BA$1,283
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hartford, CT

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hartford area is the $1.10 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Downtown Hartford apartment is the 17 Williams St Model at 17 Williams St, Unit 19 Williams St starting at $1,900 with a $1.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
94 Russ St, Unit 294 Russ St3BR,1BA$1.10
17 Williams St, Unit 19 Williams St17 Williams St3BR,1BA$1.69
Sage Allen ApartmentsM11BR,1BA$1.98
North End GatewayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Element 2502 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
The Hartford Carriage House1 Bed Lofts1BR,1BA$1.53
Teachers Village HartfordLarge StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77
29 39 Charter Oak LLCStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
HollanderStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Hartford, Hartford, and the greater Hartford area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,300.

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 $2,751.

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 10 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 $355 which is $2,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hartford.

Expert Rental Resources

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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