
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (106 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the SoDo area of Hartford.


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Stuart Apartments

352 Laurel St

12-16 Groton St

76 Main St

Studios @ 270

41 Niles St

Hollander

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22 ELLIOTT ST

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600A LLC
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228A Asylum Ave

The Hartford Carriage House

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

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The Donaghue Residences

825-829 Park St

69 Ward Pl

417 Zion St

MLK Apartments
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The Laurel

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76 Webster

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HQ

140 Russ St

65 Colonial St

121 Huyshope Ave, Unit #3D

Residences at Barry Square

62 Hughes St

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17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 2

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York Street Apartments

Summit Park

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Spectra Pearl

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Colt Gateway

21 Imlay St

45 Imlay St

Ribbon Row

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Spectra Plaza

118.5 Babcock St

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179 Allyn
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228 Asylum Ave

421 Washington St

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99 Pratt Street

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Park and Main

168 Bond St

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Park Place Towers

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Spectra Park

411 Wethersfield Ave

Bushnell On The Park

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The Society Apartments on Pratt
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SoDo, Hartford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SoDo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoDo Studio Apartments | $1,464 | $900 | $2,139 |
| SoDo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $950 | $2,469 |
| SoDo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,100 | $3,630 |
| SoDo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,300 | $2,300 |
| SoDo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $845 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the SoDo Neighborhood of Hartford, CT.
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Cheapest Available SoDo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoDo area of Hartford, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at The Hub on Park priced from $424. 76 Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable SoDo apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $424 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 12-16 Groton St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Studios @ 270 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Stuart Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, CT
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $0.40 price per square foot The Columbia Model at The Hub on Park in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $424. The second greatest value SoDo apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at York Street Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the North Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoDo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| York Street Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 360 Laurel St | 364 Laurel Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 2 | 17 Charter Oak Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Summit Park | 2 BR Park Sm 899 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoDo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in SoDo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in SoDo is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoDo?
The cheapest apartment in SoDo is 12-16 Groton St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in SoDo costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in SoDo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in SoDo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in SoDo?
Cheap apartments in SoDo have an average cost of $282 which is $1,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoDo.
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