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12-16 Groton StHartford, CT 06106
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now76 Main St
76 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSana Apartments
1570-1674 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHollander
410 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
228A Asylum Ave
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600A LLC
600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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$1,150 - $1,295
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Studio Apartments Available Apr 15The Hartford Carriage House
111 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
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The Donaghue Residences
525 Main StHartford, CT 06103
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445 Albany Ave, Unit A4
445 Albany AveHartford, CT 06120
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$1,206 - $1,427
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMLK Apartments
99 Van Block AveHartford, CT 06106
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194 Washington St, Unit 336
194 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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HQ
275 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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445 Albany Ave, Unit A3
445 Albany AveHartford, CT 06120
121 Huyshope Ave, Unit #3D, Unit #3D
121 Huyshope Ave
HartfordCT06106
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280-290-290 Garden St, Unit 8R
280-290-290 Garden StHartford, CT 06112
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityUnion Place Apartments
64-82 Union PlHartford, CT 06103
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The Millennium
50 Morgan StHartford, CT 06120
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$1,325 - $3,400
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Colt Gateway
15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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Spectra Pearl
101-111 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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179 Allyn
179 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
93 Hungerford St
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194 Washington St
194 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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99 Pratt Street
99 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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280-290-290 Garden St, Unit 12R
280-290-290 Garden StHartford, CT 06112
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205 Jefferson St, Unit 2nd Floor
205 Jefferson StHartford, CT 06106
1355 Main St
HartfordCT06103
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNorth End Gateway
1450 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBushnell On The Park
100 Wells StHartford, CT 06103
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The Society Apartments on Pratt
31 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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Spectra Park
100 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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Park and Main
99 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTeachers Village Hartford
370 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 23Residences at Barry Square
299 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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360 Main
360 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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The Grand on Ann Uccello
199-204 Ann Uccello StHartford, CT 06103
320 Garden St
HartfordCT06112
24 Madison St
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The Revel
315 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
63 Seyms St
HartfordCT06120
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43 Bedford St, Unit B
43 Bedford StHartford, CT 06120
558-558 Broad St
HartfordCT06106
228 Asylum Ave
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Front Street Lofts
20 Front StHartford, CT 06103
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777 Main
777 Main StHartford, CT 06103
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61 Bedford St, Unit C
61 Bedford StHartford, CT 06120
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34 Bedford St, Unit A
34 Bedford StHartford, CT 06120
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowElement 250
250 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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$1,732 - $3,630
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The 55 Elm Club
55 Elm StHartford, CT 06106
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Spectra Plaza
5 Constitution PlzHartford, CT 06103
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hartford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,493 | $950 | $2,139 |
| Downtown Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $999 | $2,469 |
| Downtown Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,168 | $3,630 |
| Downtown Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $1,395 | $1,900 |
| Downtown Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $845 | $845 | $845 |
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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 |
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| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Sana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Donaghue Residences | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
| HQ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| The Millennium | Luxury Studio Apartments - FULLY FURNISHED UNITS! | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hartford, CT
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hartford area is the $1.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at North End Gateway in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown Hartford apartment is the One Bedrooms Main Building Model at The 55 Elm Club starting at $2,000 with a $2.31 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North End Gateway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The 55 Elm Club | One Bedrooms Main Building | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Spectra Plaza | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Grand on Ann Uccello | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 600A LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Bushnell On The Park | Studio | Studio ,1.5BA | $2.33 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| 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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hartford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hartford is Sana Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown Hartford costs $2,212.
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 22 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 $369 which is $1,843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hartford.
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