
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $500 (81 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Hartford.


76 Main St

12-16 Groton St

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Hollander

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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600A LLC

57 Magnolia St

Brick Hollow

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Sana Apartments

114 Ashley St, Unit 4E
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825-829 Park St

27 Huntington St, Unit AA1

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Capitol Lofts

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The Millennium

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HQ

194 Washington St, Unit 324

498-502-502 Broad St

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31 Allen Pl, Unit 2

The Hartford Carriage House

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The Donaghue Residences
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51 Russ St

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Park and Main

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Residences at Barry Square

Union Place Apartments

Summit Park

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The Revel

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Spectra Pearl

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179 Allyn

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99 Pratt

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Colt Gateway
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Sage Allen Apartments

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360 Main

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North End Gateway

Bushnell On The Park

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37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct

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Teachers Village Hartford

24 Madison St

270 Sigourney St, Unit 2S

Bedford Gardens

Capitol Towers
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198 Sigourney St

SBM Sumner LLC 73

S0002 - 101 Maple

69-79 Myrtle St

SBM Collins LLC 99

Billings Forge

Clover Gardens

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

Faith Manor

Sheldon Oak 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 | $1,592 | $950 | $2,105 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,020 | $2,565 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $500 | $3,460 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $1,401 | $3,979 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $845 | $4,502 |
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There are currently 81 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 3 Beds unit found at S0002 - 101 Maple priced from $800. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0002 - 101 Maple | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $800 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 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 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Sana Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| S0032 - 865 Broad | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
| The Millennium | Luxurious Studio Living in Downtown Hartford | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.06 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 401 Garden St Model at 401 Garden St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Blue Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Russ St, Unit 2 | 94 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 401 Garden St, Unit 2 | 401 Garden St | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| S0024 - 10 Wolcott | 4BR/1.0BA | 4BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct | 37 Sumner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| S0037 - 169 Seymour | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| S0038 - 170 Seymour | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 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 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $1,220.
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 $1,914.
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 $291 which is $1,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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Written by: Dorian Smith-Garcia
Connecticut is a popular choice, especially for people like me thinking of relocating from the New York City metro.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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