Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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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 1 Gold St

$1,500 - $4,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103
property at 103 Hungerford St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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103 Hungerford St, Unit Unit 3

103 Hungerford St
HartfordCT06106
property at 87 Mather St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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87 Mather St

HartfordCT06120

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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 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
29 39 Charter Oak LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.20 price per square foot 275 Garden St Model at 275 Garden St, Unit 4 bd - 1 ba 3rd floor in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 99 Hungerford St Model at 99 Hungerford St, Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 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.
275 Garden St, Unit 4 bd - 1 ba 3rd floor275 Garden St4BR,1BA$1.20
99 Hungerford St, Unit 299 Hungerford St3BR,1BA$1.50
Colt Gateway2 bedroom 2bath2BR,2BA$1.73
23 Babcock St, Unit Unit 223 Babcock St2BR,1BA$1.70
York Street Properties3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.30
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
Summit Park2 BR Park Sm 8992BR,1BA$1.64
Teachers Village HartfordLarge StudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
MLK Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Hartford, CT

Ranked #2

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 483 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CT with pricing that ranges from $845 to $3,700. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,450 to $2,200.

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 $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,793.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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.