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12-16 Groton StHartford, CT 06106
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (101 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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1570-1674 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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Capitol Lofts
390 Capitol AveHartford, CT 06106
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHollander
410 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
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600A LLC
600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
228A Asylum Ave
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Studio Apartments Available NowThe Hartford Carriage House
111 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBrick Hollow
555-609 Zion StHartford, CT 06106
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525 Main StHartford, CT 06103
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99 Van Block AveHartford, CT 06106
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The Millennium
50 Morgan StHartford, CT 06120
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275 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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445 Albany Ave
445 Albany AveHartford, CT 06120
121 Huyshope Ave, Unit #3D
121 Huyshope Ave
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17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 2
17 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at Barry Square
299 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSummit Park
889-901 Park StHartford, CT 06106
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Spectra Pearl
101-111 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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280-290-290 Garden St
280-290-290 Garden StHartford, CT 06112
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Colt Gateway
15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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Spectra Plaza
5 Constitution PlzHartford, CT 06103
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152 Brook St
152 Brook StHartford, CT 06120
228 Asylum Ave
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179 Allyn
179 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
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118.5 Babcock St
118.5 Babcock StHartford, CT 06106
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99 Pratt Street
99 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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Park and Main
99 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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Spectra Park
100 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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280-290-290 Garden St
280-290-290 Garden StHartford, CT 06112
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100 Wells StHartford, CT 06103
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNorth End Gateway
1450 Main StHartford, CT 06120
1355 Main St
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The Society Apartments on Pratt
31 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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205 Jefferson St
205 Jefferson StHartford, CT 06106
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTeachers Village Hartford
370 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
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360 Main
360 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Grand on Ann Uccello
199-204 Ann Uccello StHartford, CT 06103
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32 Bedford St
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The Revel
315 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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The 55 Elm Club
55 Elm StHartford, CT 06106
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43 Bedford St
43 Bedford StHartford, CT 06120
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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 | $1,502 | $950 | $2,500 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $999 | $2,469 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $1,168 | $3,930 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,401 | $1,975 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $845 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 101 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 1 Bed unit found at Faith Manor priced from $910. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Manor | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 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 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Capitol Lofts in the in the Asylum Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 BR Flat Model at Brick Hollow starting at $1,165 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the North Meadows 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 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 |
| Faith Manor | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Grand on Ann Uccello | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | Loft Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Faith Manor which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,250.
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 37 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 $265 which is $1,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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