
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (46 Rentals)
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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 |
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SoDo Studio Apartments | $1,438 | $900 | $2,352 |
SoDo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $950 | $3,985 |
SoDo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,100 | $4,930 |
SoDo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
SoDo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,800 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 46 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 Studio unit found at Stuart Apartments priced from $900. Studios @ 270 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable SoDo apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stuart Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Studios @ 270 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
154 Wethersfield Ave / Jess Properties LLC | 0Bed 1Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
SBM 425 LLC | 1Bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Hollander | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, CT
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $1.11 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value SoDo apartment is the 2 bd 1 ba Model at The Cast Iron Building starting at $2,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Hartford 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. |
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94 Russ St, Unit 1 | 94 Russ St | 4BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Cast Iron Building | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
150 Russ St, Unit 3 | 150 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
117 Sigourney St, Unit 1 | 117 Sigourney St | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
50 Stonington St, Unit 1 | 50 Stonington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Capitol Lofts | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
22 ELLIOTT ST | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
22 New Britain Ave, Unit 3E | 22 New Britain Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,177.
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 $2,650.
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 27 regular apartments in SoDo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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