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property at 32 Rowe Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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32 Rowe Ave

HartfordCT06106
property at 281 Collins St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Feb 20

281 Collins St, Unit 2

281 Collins St
HartfordCT06105
property at 893 Farmington Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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893 Farmington Ave, Unit 2H

893 Farmington Ave
West HartfordCT06119
property at 956 Capitol Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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956 Capitol Ave

HartfordCT06106

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property at 40 Owen St

$1,200 - $1,350

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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40 Owen St

HartfordCT06105
property at 194 Washington St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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194 Washington St

HartfordCT06106

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property at 230 Farmington Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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230 Farmington Ave

HartfordCT06105
property at 755 Wethersfield Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 2

755 Wethersfield Ave, Unit B14

755 Wethersfield Ave
HartfordCT06114
property at 356 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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356 Franklin Ave

HartfordCT06114
property at 1040 Capitol Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1040 Capitol Ave

HartfordCT06106
property at 311 New Park Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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311 New Park Ave

HartfordCT06106

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property at 31 Woodland St

$1,400 - $1,750

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$1,400

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$1,400

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31 Woodland St

HartfordCT06105
property at 1 Gold St

$1,400 - $4,500

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Gold St

HartfordCT06103
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 30 Woodland St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Woodland St, Unit 9P

30 Woodland St
HartfordCT06105

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property at 30 Woodland St

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 Woodland St, Unit 3L

30 Woodland St
HartfordCT06105
property at 30 Woodland St

$1,500 - $2,775

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$1,525

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$1,525

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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30 Woodland St

HartfordCT06105
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 3

103 Hungerford St
HartfordCT06106
property at 25 Wellington St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

25 Wellington St

New BritainCT06053
property at 44 E Cedar St

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 E Cedar St

NewingtonCT06111
property at 100 Wells St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Wells St, Unit 12

100 Wells St
HartfordCT06103

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Hartford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $710 to $6,320 with an overall median price of $2,601. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Suffield at $1,200, Outer East Hartford Manchester at $885, and Frog Hollow at $1,145. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Suffield$1,741$1,2007
Outer East Hartford Manchester$1,800$88570
Frog Hollow$1,800$1,14540
West End Hartford$1,850$900111
Bristol Plainville$1,900$95070
Sheldon Charter Oak$1,912$95028
West End$1,925$90541
Southwest Hartford$1,950$1,16323
Woodlands of Newington$1,950$77547
Asylum Hill$2,000$90093

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. Sage Allen Apartments in the North Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. 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
Sage Allen ApartmentsTH-Room1BR,1BA$845
The BentleyVintage studiosStudio,1BA$885
Stuart ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Sylvia ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$900
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$905
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.34 price per square foot 174 Franklin Ave Model at 174 Franklin Ave, Unit #3 in the in the CSS CON neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 58 Tolland St Model at 58 Tolland St, Unit B starting at $1,650 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Outer East Hartford Manchester 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.
174 Franklin Ave, Unit #3174 Franklin Ave6BR,1.5BA$1.34
58 Tolland St, Unit B58 Tolland St3BR,1BA$0.95
411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2411 Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.81
786 Farmington Ave, Unit 2786 Farmington Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
37 Mountford St, Unit 137 Mountford St2BR,1BA$1.13
131 Tolland St, Unit 131TollandSt131 Tolland St3BR,1BA$1.18
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
279 Prospect St, Unit B1279 Prospect St1BR,1BA$1.33
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?

There are currently 2023 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT with pricing that ranges from $845 to $6,320. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $800 to $7,500.

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 $800 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,410.

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 $6,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,085.

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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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.