
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (124 Rentals)
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352 Laurel St

76 Main St

Studios @ 270

12-16 Groton St

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Hollander

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Stuart Apartments

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600A LLC

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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22 ELLIOTT ST
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Webster Street

Brick Hollow

11-13 Arnold St

825-829 Park St

69 Ward Pl, Unit C03

44 Barnard St

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Capitol Lofts

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HQ

62 Hughes St, Unit 4

498-502-502 Broad St
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194 Washington St, Unit 324

62 Hughes St, Unit 2

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31 Allen Pl, Unit 2

46 Bond St

The Hartford Carriage House

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99 Pratt

65 Colonial St

441 Wethersfield Ave, Unit 3N

19-21-21 Whitmore St

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Residences at Barry Square
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Union Place Apartments

York Street Apartments

Summit Park

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The Donaghue Residences

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Spectra Pearl

Ribbon Row

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179 Allyn

421 Washington St, Unit A8

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The Revel

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Park and Main
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Spectra Plaza

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Colt Gateway

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360 Main

Bushnell On The Park

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Park Place Towers

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Teachers Village Hartford

24 Madison St

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The Grand on Ann Uccello

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76 Curtiss St, Unit 2

465 Wethersfield Ave
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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 | $1,482 | $950 | $2,105 |
| SoDo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $950 | $2,565 |
| SoDo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,163 | $3,460 |
| SoDo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,300 | $3,530 |
| SoDo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $845 | $4,502 |
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There are currently 124 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. S0002 - 101 Maple has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. 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 |
| S0002 - 101 Maple | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $800 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Studios @ 270 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| 42 School Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 26 Congress St / Luca Investments LLC | 0Bed 1Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, CT
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $1.06 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value SoDo apartment is the The Columbia Model at The Hub on Park starting at $424 with a $0.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Russ St, Unit 2 | 94 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 39-41 Bond St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 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 |
| Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 352 Laurel St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
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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 $1,639.
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 25 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 $496 which is $1,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoDo.
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