
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (51 Rentals)
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12-16 Groton St

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31 Allen Pl, Unit 3

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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

498-502-502 Broad St

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Park and Main
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Union Place Apartments

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The Donaghue Residences

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The Millennium

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99 Pratt

The Society Apartments on Pratt

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Spectra Pearl

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Residences at Barry Square

194 Washington St, Unit 437

194 Washington St, Unit 324
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179 Allyn

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Colt Gateway

Bushnell On The Park

194 Washington St, Unit 335

194 Washington St, Unit 314

194 Washington St, Unit 337

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North End Gateway

Capitol Towers

69-79 Myrtle St

29-31 Charter Oak Pl
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183 Wethersfield Ave

Faith Manor

296 Hudson St

Martin Luther King Apartments

Sheldon Oak Apartments

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517-523 Park St

Trinity Tower

18 Vernon St

Dillon Place
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1335 Main St

55 On The Park

Broad Street Twins

290 Garden St

915 Main

The Hartford Carriage House

322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC

North Armory

Parkville Management

U-Shape Apartments
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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 | $1,578 | $950 | $2,105 |
| Downtown Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,020 | $2,616 |
| Downtown Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,168 | $3,560 |
| Downtown Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,401 | $3,974 |
| Downtown Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,800 | $4,223 |
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There are currently 51 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 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 |
| The Revel | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,197 |
| Park and Main | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,277 |
| HQ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| 322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 94 Russ St, Unit 2 | 94 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 17 Williams St, Unit 19 Williams St | 17 Williams St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Sage Allen Apartments | M1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| North End Gateway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Element 250 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | 1 Bed Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| 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 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.
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