
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (117 Rentals)
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363 Laurel St, Unit Suite 1, Unit Suite 1

76 Main St

12-16 Groton St

352 Laurel St

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Stuart Apartments

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76 Webster

194 Ward St

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Hollander

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22 ELLIOTT ST
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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600A LLC

149-151-151 Adelaide St

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

11-13 Arnold St

407 Wethers Field Ave

417 Zion St, Unit A08

360 Laurel St

825-829 Park St
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The Laurel

194 Washington St, Unit 336

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The Donaghue Residences

65 Colonial St

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Park and Main

York Street Apartments

62 Hughes St, Unit 4

Union Place Apartments

16 Niles St, Unit 108

498-502-502 Broad St
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26-28-28 Lawrence St

Summit Park

19-21-21 Whitmore St

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99 Pratt Street

41 Niles St

The Society Apartments on Pratt

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HQ

Ribbon Row

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Spectra Pearl

8 Mannz St
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156 New Britain Ave, Unit 1

194 Washington St, Unit 116

194 Washington St, Unit 437

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The Revel

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179 Allyn

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Park Place Towers

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Colt Gateway

Bushnell On The Park

21 Imlay St

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MLK Apartments
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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 | $1,487 | $950 | $2,500 |
| SoDo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $950 | $3,540 |
| SoDo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,100 | $3,630 |
| SoDo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,000 | $2,200 |
| SoDo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,350 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 117 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Stuart Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 76 Webster | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 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 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,163 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, CT
As of May 22, 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 429 Capitol Ave #3 Model at 429 Capitol Ave starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Asylum Hill 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 |
| 429 Capitol Ave | 429 Capitol Ave #3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| York Street Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| MLK Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 360 Laurel St | 360 Laurel Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 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 $1,163.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoDo?
The cheapest apartment in SoDo is 352 Laurel St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in SoDo costs $2,075.
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 23 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 $223 which is $1,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoDo.
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