Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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property at 64-66 Congress St
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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64-66 Congress St

HartfordCT06114
property at 114 Ashley St
$1,215

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,215

Total Monthly Price$1,215
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 7
Affordability

114 Ashley St

HartfordCT06105
property at 641 Park St
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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641 Park St

HartfordCT06106

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property at 1 Gold St
$1,450 - $2,500

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103
property at 94 Huntington St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

94 Huntington St

HartfordCT06105
property at 58 Capitol Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

58 Capitol 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 Studio unit found at 12-16 Groton St priced from $1,000. Hollander has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
HollanderStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
29 39 Charter Oak LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of September 06, 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 4BR/1.0BA Model at S0024 - 10 Wolcott starting at $2,190 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Hartford 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.
94 Russ St, Unit 294 Russ St3BR,1BA$1.06
S0024 - 10 Wolcott4BR/1.0BA4BR,1BA$1.56
37 Sumner St, Unit Sumner st Hartford ct37 Sumner St1BR,1BA$1.17
S0037 - 169 Seymour3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.63
S0036 - 167 Seymour3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.79
366 Sigourney Street, Unit Unit 3366 Sigourney Street2BR,1BA$1.45
S0038 - 170 Seymour2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
North End GatewayTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51
Summit Park2 BR Park Sm 8992BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Hartford, CT

Ranked #5

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 471 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $995 to $4,502. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,200 to $2,875.

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 $1,200 to $2,875 with an average monthly rent of $1,829.

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 $1,401 to $4,117, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,825.

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