Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103
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100 Wells St, Unit 12

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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 Sage Allen 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 AllenTH-41BR,1BA$845
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Sumner HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 bd 1 ba Model at The Cast Iron Building in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom A Model at Capitol Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $1.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cast Iron Building2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$1.26
Capitol Lofts2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.49
23 Babcock St, Unit 123 Babcock St2BR,1BA$1.75
Colt GatewayOne Bedroom + loft1BR,1BA$1.80
64 Morris St, Unit 30264 Morris St1BR,1BA$1.56
Capitol Living ApartmentsB61BR,1BA$1.79
Teachers Village HartfordLarge StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.71
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Residences at Barry SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Hartford, CT

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 477 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $845 to $3,400. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,450 to $6,950.

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 $1,450 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,152.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,450 to $2,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $6,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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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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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