
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Sage Allen Apartments

Hollander

600A LLC

Dillon Place

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The Millennium

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50 Church St, Unit A-7
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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 | $1,526 | $1,049 | $2,675 |
Downtown Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $845 | $3,015 |
Downtown Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,295 | $3,995 |
Downtown Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,395 | $3,620 |
Downtown Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Sage Allen Apartments priced from $845. 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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Sage Allen Apartments | TH-Room | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
The Millennium | Urban Elegance in Downtown Hartford- Studio Liv... | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hartford, CT
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hartford area is the $2.00 price per square foot 4 bed 2 bath Model at The Cast Iron Building in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Downtown Hartford apartment is the Two Bedrooms Main Building Model at The 55 Elm Club starting at $2,695 with a $1.81 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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The Cast Iron Building | 4 bed 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $2.00 |
The 55 Elm Club | Two Bedrooms Main Building | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
81 Arch Street | The Roses | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Capitol Living Apartments | One bedoom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Residences at Barry Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
The Hartford Carriage House | Loft Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Hollander | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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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 $1,301.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hartford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hartford is Sage Allen Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Downtown Hartford costs $4,000.
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 28 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 $244 which is $3,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hartford.
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