
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (67 Rentals)
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Sage Allen Apartments

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Stuart Apartments

352 Laurel St

76 Main St

Studios @ 270

Hollander

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22 ELLIOTT ST

29 39 Charter Oak LLC

59 Franklin Ave
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76 Webster

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600A LLC

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

Dillon Place

The Laurel

399 Zion St

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Capitol Lofts

469 Wethersfield Ave

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194 Washington St

844-850-850 Park St

850 Park St

HQ

844-850-850 Park St

140 Russ St

Residences at Barry Square

Union Place Apartments

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17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 2

Capitol Towers
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35 Niles St

Billings Forge

Clover Gardens

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

66 Webster St

Garden Hill Apartments

183 Wethersfield Ave

29 Wilson St

41 Ward Pl

Ward Place
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12-16 Groton St

1678-1680 Broad St

Sheldon Oak II Coop

Carlton House

Martin Luther King Apartments

296 Hudson St

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SBM Laurel LLC 221

SBM 15 LLC

SBM Laurel LLC 212
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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 | $1,425 | $845 | $2,105 |
| SoDo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $950 | $2,632 |
| SoDo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $1,100 | $3,930 |
| SoDo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,275 | $2,300 |
| SoDo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,800 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 67 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. Sage Allen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. 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 |
| Sage Allen Apartments | TH-Rent A Room | Studio,2BA | $845 |
| Stuart Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Studios @ 270 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, CT
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoDo 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 SoDo apartment is the 37 Mountford St Model at 37 Mountford St, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the SoDo 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Franklin Ave, Unit #3 | 174 Franklin Ave | 6BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| 37 Mountford St, Unit 1 | 37 Mountford St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 99 Hungerford St, Unit 2 | 99 Hungerford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 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 $1,100.
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 $2,550.
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 31 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 $489 which is $2,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoDo.
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