Cheap Homes for Rent in Hartford, CT from $700 (76 Rentals)

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property at 363 Laurel St

$750

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363 Laurel St, Unit Suite 1, Unit Suite 1

363 Laurel St
HartfordCT06105
property at 497 Commonwealth Ave

$800

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$800
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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497 Commonwealth Ave

New BritainCT06053
property at 68 Brookdale Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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68 Brookdale Ave

NewingtonCT06111
property at 16 Ledger St

$900

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$900

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Ledger St

HartfordCT06106

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property at 407 Wethersfield Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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407 Wethersfield Ave

HartfordCT06114

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 103 Capen St

$1,275

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$1,275
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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103 Capen St

WindsorCT06095

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 1 Gold St

$1,300 - $4,500

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$1,400
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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103
property at 52 Atwood 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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52 Atwood St

HartfordCT06105
property at 72 Van Block Ave

$1,495

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$1,495
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72 Van Block Ave

HartfordCT06106
property at 16-20-20 Townley St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16-20-20 Townley St

HartfordCT06105
property at 1162 Middle Turnpike W

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1162 Middle Turnpike W

ManchesterCT06040

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

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Hartford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $710 to $6,095 with an overall median price of $2,581. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Canton Center at $1,395, West Suffield at $1,490, and North East Hartford at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Canton Center$1,547$1,3951
West Suffield$1,640$1,4908
North East Hartford$1,800$77519
North End$1,800$77520
Upper Albany$1,800$77515
West End Hartford$1,850$900125
Woodlands of Newington$1,850$1,25049
South Green$1,925$95024
Asylum Hill$2,000$90094
Barry Square$2,000$88543

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hub on Park in the North Meadows neighborhood priced from $424. The Bentley in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1BA$424
The Bentley23 Chapman St #33Studio,1BA$885
Blue Norfolk LLC2Bd/1BR2BR,1BA$900
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$925
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$950
44-50 Church St490 Tolland Street B-9Studio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.56 price per square foot 151 Bellevue St Model at 151 Bellevue St, Unit 3 in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 349 Blue Hills Ave Model at 349 Blue Hills Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Blue Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
151 Bellevue St, Unit 3151 Bellevue St3BR,1BA$0.56
349 Blue Hills Ave, Unit 2349 Blue Hills Ave3BR,1BA$0.73
118 Warrenton Ave, Unit 2118 Warrenton Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
83 Connecticut Blvd, Unit 83 3rd floor83 Connecticut Blvd3BR,1BA$1.17
76 Mansfield St, Unit 76B-Basement76 Mansfield St1BR,1BA$0.75
234-240 Mather St, Hartford, CT 061123 bed 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$1.35
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
York Street Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.30
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?

There are currently 1936 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT with pricing that ranges from $775 to $6,095. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $750 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hartford ranges from $750 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,541.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hartford range from $1,250 to $6,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $845.

Expert Rental Resources

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