
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (74 Rentals)
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76 Main St

184 Sigourney St

Sana Apartments

Hollander

29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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600A LLC

Brick Hollow

Dillon Place

The Donaghue Residences
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Capitol Lofts

MLK Apartments

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The Millennium

194 Washington St

850 Park St

844-850-850 Park St

HQ

844-850-850 Park St

140 Russ St

445 Albany Ave
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17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 2

Residences at Barry Square

The Society Apartments on Pratt

Summit Park

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Park and Main

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Colt Gateway

280 Garden St

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99 Pratt Street

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Spectra Plaza
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179 Allyn

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Spectra Pearl 101

445 Albany Ave

152 Brook St

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The Revel

280-290-290 Garden St

North End Gateway

Bushnell On The Park

Faith Manor

Bedford Gardens
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Capitol Towers

198 Sigourney St

SBM Sumner LLC 73

69-79 Myrtle St

Billings Forge

SBM Collins LLC 99

Clover Gardens

SBM Collins LLC 166

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

Sheldon Oak II Coop
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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 | $1,465 | $845 | $2,500 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $999 | $2,632 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,168 | $3,930 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $1,275 | $2,100 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $1,800 | $3,700 |
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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 Sage Allen Apartments priced from $845. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Allen Apartments | TH-Rent A Room | Studio,2BA | $845 |
| 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 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
| The Donaghue Residences | Studio One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.48 price per square foot 99 Hungerford St Model at 99 Hungerford St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 23 Babcock St Model at 23 Babcock St, Unit Unit 2 starting at $1,875 with a $1.70 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Hungerford St, Unit 2 | 99 Hungerford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 23 Babcock St, Unit Unit 2 | 23 Babcock St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| North End Gateway | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 2 | 17 Charter Oak Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Summit Park | 2 BR Park Sm 899 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Grand on Ann Uccello | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 600A LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,200.
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 $2,300.
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 34 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 $321 which is $1,979 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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