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12-16 Groton StHartford, CT 06106
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (74 Rentals)
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now76 Main St
76 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now184 Sigourney St
184 Sigourney StHartford, CT 06105
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Sana Apartments
1570-1674 Main StHartford, CT 06120
529 Ann Uccello St
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Hollander
410 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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600A LLC
600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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51 Seyms St
51 Seyms StHartford, CT 06120
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrick Hollow
555-609 Zion StHartford, CT 06106
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The Donaghue Residences
525 Main StHartford, CT 06103
825-829 Park St
HartfordCT06106
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Hartford Carriage House
111 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
93 Hungerford St
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194 Washington St, Unit 336
194 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
56 Congress St
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280-290-290 Garden St, Unit 4F
280-290-290 Garden StHartford, CT 06112
498-502-502 Broad St
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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
26-28-28 Lawrence St
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSummit Park
889-901 Park StHartford, CT 06106
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Park and Main
99 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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Colt Gateway
15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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99 Pratt Street
99 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Society Apartments on Pratt
31 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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275 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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194 Washington St, Unit 116
194 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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194 Washington St, Unit 437
194 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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Spectra Pearl
101-111 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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The Revel
315 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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179 Allyn
179 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
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North End Gateway
1450 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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100 Wells StHartford, CT 06103
1355 Main St
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Bedford Gardens
119-137 Bedford StHartford, CT 06120
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Capitol Towers
450 Broad StHartford, CT 06106
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198 Sigourney St
198 Sigourney StHartford, CT 06105
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SBM Sumner LLC 73
73 Sumner StHartford, CT 06105
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Billings Forge
140 Russ StHartford, CT 06106
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SBM Collins LLC 99
97-99 Huntington StHartford, CT 06105
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69-79 Myrtle St
69-79 Myrtle StHartford, CT 06105
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Clover Gardens
846 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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29-31 Charter Oak Pl
29-31 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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Faith Manor
402 Albany AveHartford, CT 06120
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296 Hudson St
296 Hudson StHartford, CT 06106
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Martin Luther King Apartments
79-99 Van Block AveHartford, CT 06106
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Sheldon Oak Apartments
54 S Prospect StHartford, CT 06106
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SBM Collins LLC 186
186 Collins StHartford, CT 06105
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Downtown, Hartford, CT Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,590 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $999 | $2,950 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $1,168 | $3,630 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $1,401 | $3,650 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,800 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 184 Sigourney St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Sana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| The Donaghue Residences | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft studios | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.65 price per square foot 51 Seyms St Model at 51 Seyms St in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 429 Capitol Ave #3 Model at 429 Capitol Ave starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Asylum Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Seyms St | 51 Seyms St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 429 Capitol Ave | 429 Capitol Ave #3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| MLK Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| North End Gateway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Residences at Barry Square | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Summit Park | 2 BR Park Sm 899 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
| Sage Allen Apartments | Live Independently & Connect Naturally- Roommat... | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Sana Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 23 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $171 which is $2,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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