Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (38 Rentals)

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Sage Allen Apartments
$845 - $3,248
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Sage Allen Apartments

21 Temple StHartford, CT 06103
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360 Main
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$1,100 - $2,490
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360 Main

360 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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Capitol Lofts
$1,200 - $1,900
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Capitol Lofts

390 Capitol AveHartford, CT 06106
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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 5 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Gardens

119-137 Bedford StHartford, CT 06120
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Capitol Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Towers

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

198 Sigourney St

198 Sigourney 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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SBM Collins LLC 99
1 Bedroom Apartments

SBM Collins LLC 99

97-99 Huntington StHartford, CT 06105
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Billings Forge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Billings Forge

140 Russ StHartford, CT 06106
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Clover Gardens
Studio to 3 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM Collins LLC 166

166 Collins StHartford, CT 06105
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North End Gateway
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

North End Gateway

1450 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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296 Hudson St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

296 Hudson St

296 Hudson 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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Sheldon Oak II Coop
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sheldon Oak II Coop

54 S Prospect StHartford, CT 06106
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12-16 Groton St
Studio 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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Sana Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sana Apartments

1570-1674 Main StHartford, CT 06120
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Sumner House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sumner House

59 Sumner StHartford, CT 06105
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Sigourney Mews
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sigourney Mews

198-220 Collins StHartford, CT 06105
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SBM Sumner LLC 65
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SBM Sumner LLC 65

65 Sumner 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 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Concorde

98 Garden StHartford, CT 06105
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Trinity Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Tower

34 Vernon StHartford, CT 06106
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517-523 Park St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

517-523 Park St

517-523 Park StHartford, CT 06106

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 1 Bed unit found at Sage Allen Apartments priced from $845. 184 Sigourney St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Allen ApartmentsTH-Room1BR,1BA$845
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
HollanderStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
360 MainS1Studio,1BA$1,100
MLK Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,123
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Dillon Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,177
The MillenniumLuxurious Studio Living in Downtown Hartford, S...Studio,1BA$1,220
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,280
179 AllynStack 101BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2bath Model at Colt Gateway in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 4 bed 2 bath Model at The Cast Iron Building starting at $4,000 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Colt Gateway2 bedroom 2bath2BR,2BA$0.90
The Cast Iron Building4 bed 2 bath4BR,2BA$2.00
275 Garden St, Unit 4 bd - 1 ba 3rd floor275 Garden St4BR,1BA$1.20
23 Babcock St, Unit Unit 223 Babcock St2BR,1BA$1.70
Capitol Living ApartmentsOne bedoom1BR,1BA$1.61
Residences at Barry SquareTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Teachers Village HartfordLarge StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
MLK Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
HollanderStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Hartford, CT

Ranked #4

Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Sage Allen Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,650.

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 36 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 $322 which is $2,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.