Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (41 Rentals)

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Faith Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Faith Manor

402 Albany AveHartford, CT 06120
Senior Living
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Bedford Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Gardens

119-137 Bedford StHartford, CT 06120
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Capitol Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Towers

450 Broad StHartford, CT 06106
Senior Living
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198 Sigourney St
1 Bedroom Apartments

198 Sigourney St

198 Sigourney StHartford, CT 06105
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SBM Collins LLC 99
1 Bedroom Apartments

SBM Collins LLC 99

97-99 Huntington StHartford, CT 06105
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69-79 Myrtle St
1 Bedroom Apartments

69-79 Myrtle St

69-79 Myrtle StHartford, CT 06105
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Clover Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Gardens

846 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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29-31 Charter Oak Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

29-31 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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SBM Collins LLC 166
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM Collins LLC 166

166 Collins StHartford, CT 06105
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North End Gateway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North End Gateway

1450 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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296 Hudson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Hudson St

296 Hudson StHartford, CT 06106
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Sheldon Oak II Coop
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sheldon Oak II Coop

54 S Prospect StHartford, CT 06106
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Rose Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Estates

194 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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12-16 Groton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12-16 Groton St

12-16 Groton StHartford, CT 06106
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4-40 Vine St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4-40 Vine St

4-40 Vine StHartford, CT 06112
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Billings Forge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Billings Forge

140 Russ StHartford, CT 06106
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Sana Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sana Apartments

1570-1674 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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Sigourney Mews
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sigourney Mews

198-220 Collins StHartford, CT 06105
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29 39 Charter Oak LLC

37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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The Concorde
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Concorde

98 Garden StHartford, CT 06105
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517-523 Park St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

517-523 Park St

517-523 Park StHartford, CT 06106
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North Armory
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

North Armory

100 Huyshope AveHartford, CT 06106
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Downtown, Hartford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Hartford, CT is a Studio unit found at 184 Sigourney St priced from $975. Sumner House 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Sumner HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
154 Wethersfield Ave / Jess Properties LLC0Bed 1BathStudio,1BA$1,050
Hollander1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,080
The MillenniumStudioStudio,1BA$1,168
Dillon Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,177
Residences at Barry SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
99 Pratt StreetJunior StudioStudio,1BA$1,327

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.11 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 bd 1 ba Model at The Cast Iron Building starting at $2,200 with a $1.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
94 Russ St, Unit 194 Russ St4BR,1BA$1.11
The Cast Iron Building2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$1.26
150 Russ St, Unit 3150 Russ St3BR,1BA$1.19
109 Irving St, Unit 2nd fl109 Irving St4BR,1BA$1.51
275 Garden St, Unit 4 bd - 1 ba 3rd floor275 Garden St4BR,1BA$1.20
401 Garden St, Unit 2401 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.38
146 Sargeant St, Unit 2W146 Sargeant St3BR,2BA$1.38
50 Stonington St, Unit 150 Stonington St3BR,1BA$1.50
Capitol Lofts2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.49
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Hartford, CT

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Hartford, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,327.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Hollander which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,475.

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 22 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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