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

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Hollander
$1,049 - $1,625
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$1,049 - $1,625

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Hollander

410 Asylum StHartford, CT 06103
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Stuart Apartments
$1,100 - $1,300
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$1,100 - $1,300

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$1,100 - $1,300
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Stuart Apartments

887-897 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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600A LLC
$1,100 - $1,400
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$1,100 - $1,400

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$1,100 - $1,400
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600A LLC

600 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
$1,100 - $1,380
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$1,100 - $1,380

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$1,100 - $1,380
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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22 ELLIOTT ST
$1,150 - $1,200
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$1,150 - $1,200

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$1,150 - $1,200
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

22 ELLIOTT ST

22 Elliott St EHartford, CT 06114
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property at 825-829 Park St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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825-829 Park St

HartfordCT06106
property at 44 Barnard St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Barnard St

HartfordCT06114
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Capitol Lofts
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$1,211 - $2,487
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$1,211 - $2,487

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$1,211 - $2,487
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Capitol Lofts

390 Capitol AveHartford, CT 06106
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HQ
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$1,233 - $2,068
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$1,233 - $2,068

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$1,233 - $2,068
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HQ

275 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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property at 498-502-502 Broad St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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498-502-502 Broad St

HartfordCT06106

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property at 46 Bond St

$1,250 - $1,350

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$1,250

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46 Bond St

HartfordCT06114
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99 Pratt
$1,279 - $2,022
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$1,263 - $2,006
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$1,279 - $2,022
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99 Pratt

99 Pratt StHartford, CT 06103
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property at 65 Colonial St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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65 Colonial St

HartfordCT06106
property at 19-21-21 Whitmore St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19-21-21 Whitmore St

HartfordCT06114

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The Donaghue Residences
Rent Specials
$1,325 - $1,825
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$1,325 - $1,825

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$1,325 - $1,825
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The Donaghue Residences

525 Main StHartford, CT 06103
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Spectra Pearl
$1,339 - $2,418
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$1,309 - $2,388
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$30

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$1,339 - $2,418
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Spectra Pearl

101-111 Pearl StHartford, CT 06103
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179 Allyn
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$1,350 - $1,575
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$1,350 - $1,575

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$1,350 - $1,575
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179 Allyn

179 Allyn StHartford, CT 06103
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The Revel
$1,351 - $7,598
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$1,331 - $7,578
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$20

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$1,351 - $7,598
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Revel

315 Trumbull StHartford, CT 06103
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Park and Main
$1,384 - $3,393
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$1,345 - $3,354
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$39

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$1,384 - $3,393
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park and Main

99 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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Spectra Plaza
$1,388 - $2,704
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$1,358 - $2,674
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Spectra Plaza

5 Constitution PlzHartford, CT 06103
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Colt Gateway
$1,395 - $3,400
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$1,395 - $3,400

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$1,395 - $3,400
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Colt Gateway

15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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360 Main
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$1,400 - $1,850
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$1,400 - $1,850

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360 Main

360 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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Park Place Towers
$1,450 - $1,905
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$1,450 - $1,905

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$1,450 - $1,905
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Park Place Towers

24 Park PlHartford, CT 06106
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property at 24 Madison St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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24 Madison St

HartfordCT06106
property at 465 Wethersfield Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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465 Wethersfield Ave

HartfordCT06114

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SoDo, Hartford, CT Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1BA$424
S0002 - 101 Maple3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$800
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Studios @ 270StudioStudio,1BA$985
42 School Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
HollanderStudioStudio,1BA$1,049
600A LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
26 Congress St / Luca Investments LLC0Bed 1BathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
94 Russ St, Unit 294 Russ St3BR,1BA$1.06
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
39-41 Bond St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
York Street Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.30
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
Ribbon Row2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.46
Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
22 ELLIOTT ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.44
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Webster Street2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.45

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Sodo, Hartford, CT

Ranked #5

Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Connecticut and customized analysis for Central Hartford, CT. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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