Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $1,100 (7 Rentals)

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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 184 Sigourney St priced from $975. Sumner House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Sumner HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
HollanderStudioStudio,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1bath Model at Colt Gateway in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 1 starting at $1,950 with a $1.08 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.
Colt Gateway2 bedroom 1bath2BR,2BA$0.90
94 Russ St, Unit 194 Russ St4BR,1BA$1.08
The Cast Iron Building2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$1.26
150 Russ St, Unit 3150 Russ St3BR,1BA$1.19
109 Irving St, Unit 2nd fl109 Irving St4BR,1BA$1.51
275 Garden St, Unit 4 bd - 1 ba 3rd floor275 Garden St4BR,1BA$1.20
50 Stonington St, Unit 150 Stonington St3BR,1BA$1.50
Capitol Lofts2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.49
Teachers Village HartfordLarge StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 472 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $975 to $4,655. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,100 to $7,500.

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 $1,100 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,495.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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