Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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property at 93 Hungerford St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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93 Hungerford St

HartfordCT06106
property at 1 Gold St

$1,300 - $4,500

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103

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property at 34 Essex St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Essex St

HartfordCT06114
property at 72 Van Block Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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72 Van Block Ave

HartfordCT06106

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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 1 Bed unit found at 12-16 Groton St priced from $950. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12-16 Groton StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Sana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
HollanderStudioStudio,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.41 price per square foot 429 Capitol Ave #3 Model at 429 Capitol Ave in the in the Asylum Hill neighborhood starting from $1,375. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
429 Capitol Ave429 Capitol Ave #31BR,1BA$1.41
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
North End GatewayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 217 Charter Oak Pl1BR,1BA$1.53
Summit Park2 BR Park Sm 8992BR,1BA$1.64
Teachers Village HartfordLarge StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
167 Collins St, Unit A-1167 Collins St1BR,1BA$1.40
The Grand on Ann UccelloOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
MLK Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
600A LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93

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Downtown, Hartford, CT

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 467 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $950 to $3,630. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,300 to $2,390.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,300 to $2,390 with an average monthly rent of $1,638.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Where to Rent Cheap in Hartford: 10 Affordable Neighborhoods for New Transplants

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.