
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (77 Rentals)
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12-16 Groton St

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Hollander

54 Magnolia St, Unit #2

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600A LLC

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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The Revel

Brick Hollow

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Sana Apartments

27 Huntington St, Unit AA1
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825-829 Park St

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Capitol Lofts

The Hartford Carriage House

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MLK Apartments

26-28-28 Lawrence St

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The Donaghue Residences

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HQ

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Park and Main

76 Main St, Unit 201

Union Place Apartments
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Summit Park

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The Millennium

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99 Pratt

The Society Apartments on Pratt

194 Washington St, Unit 116

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Residences at Barry Square

54 Magnolia St, Unit #3

194 Washington St, Unit 437

3 Kenyon Ct, Unit 3R

194 Washington St
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Spectra Pearl

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Spectra Plaza

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179 Allyn

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Colt Gateway

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37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct

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North End Gateway

Bushnell On The Park

Bedford Gardens

Capitol Towers

198 Sigourney St
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SBM Sumner LLC 73

SBM Collins LLC 99

Billings Forge

69-79 Myrtle St

Clover Gardens

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

Faith Manor

Sheldon Oak Apartments

296 Hudson St

Martin Luther King Apartments
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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 | $1,586 | $950 | $2,105 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,020 | $2,540 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,168 | $3,650 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,401 | $4,849 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $866 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 77 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 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 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 |
| Capitol Lofts | 1 Bedroom TC50% - Income Restrictions | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Revel | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Sana Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft studios | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.17 price per square foot 37 Sumner St Model at 37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 51 Seyms St Model at 51 Seyms St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Downtown Hartford 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct | 37 Sumner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 51 Seyms St, Unit 2 | 51 Seyms St | 4BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 17 Williams St, Unit 19 Williams St | 17 Williams St | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 6 Magnolia St, Unit 2 | 6 Magnolia St | 3BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| North End Gateway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Summit Park | 2 BR Park Sm 899 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 76 Main St which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,540.
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 24 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 $218 which is $2,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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