
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $650 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Hartford area of Hartford.


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Hollander

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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600A LLC

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Sana Apartments

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The Revel

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The Millennium

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HQ

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The Hartford Carriage House

498-502-502 Broad St
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31 Allen Pl, Unit 2

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The Donaghue Residences

Union Place Apartments

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Residences at Barry Square

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Spectra Pearl

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Spectra Park

194 Washington St, Unit 116

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179 Allyn

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Spectra Plaza

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Colt Gateway
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North End Gateway

Bushnell On The Park

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99 Pratt

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Teachers Village Hartford

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360 Main

The Society Apartments on Pratt

15 Ward St

777 Main

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The 55 Elm Club

23 Alden St
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62-64-64 Bedford St

Capitol Towers

69-79 Myrtle St

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

183 Wethersfield Ave

Faith Manor

296 Hudson St

Martin Luther King Apartments

Sheldon Oak Apartments

76 Main St
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26 Congress St / Luca Investments LLC

517-523 Park St

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Trinity Tower

Dillon Place

Lifestar 125 Wash

64-66 Congress St

55 On The Park

Broad Street Twins

290 Garden St
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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 | $1,583 | $1,000 | $1,974 |
| Downtown Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $1,117 | $2,675 |
| Downtown Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $1,168 | $3,400 |
| Downtown Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $1,401 | $4,117 |
| Downtown Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $2,199 | $4,502 |
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There are currently 62 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 $1,000. Hollander has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. 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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| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Sana Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| Lifestar 125 Wash | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Revel | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,217 |
| The Millennium | Luxurious Studio Living in Downtown Hartford | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| HQ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,233 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Garden Style Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hartford, CT
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hartford area is the $1.06 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown Hartford apartment is the 4BR/1.0BA Model at S0024 - 10 Wolcott starting at $2,190 with a $1.56 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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| 94 Russ St, Unit 2 | 94 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| S0024 - 10 Wolcott | 4BR/1.0BA | 4BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| S0037 - 169 Seymour | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| S0020 - 31 Park | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 31 Park St, Hartford, CT 0... | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| S0036 - 167 Seymour | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| S0038 - 170 Seymour | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 670-676 Broad St / Jess Properties, LLC | 3Bed 1Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| North End Gateway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| S0002 - 101 Maple | 2 BR 101 Maple Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Lifestar 125 Wash | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $2,003.
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 17 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 $371 which is $1,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hartford.
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