Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $900 (11 Rentals)

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14-16 Standish St
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14-16 Standish St

14-16 Standish StHartford, CT 06114
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249 New Britain AveHartford, CT 06106
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166 Bond St
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166 Bond St

166 Bond StHartford, CT 06114
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10 George Street
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10 George Street

10 George StHartford, CT 06114
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South End, Hartford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End area of Hartford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at 22 ELLIOTT ST priced from $1,150. 360 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22 ELLIOTT ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
360 MainS1Studio,1BA$1,335
The 55 Elm ClubS3 VaultStudio,1BA$1,425
Park Place TowersStyle A2BR,2BA$1,665
The Pennant at North CrossingS1Studio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, CT

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2B/1.5B Model at Parkville Management in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 457 Franklin Ave Model at 457 Franklin Ave, Unit 3S starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Barry Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkville Management2B/1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.42
457 Franklin Ave, Unit 3S457 Franklin Ave4BR,1BA$1.23
Park Place TowersPenthouse II2BR,2BA$1.92
Folly Brook Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.94
Hartford Portfolio2 Bedroom NB2BR,1BA$2.12
22 ELLIOTT ST2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
The Pennant at North CrossingS1Studio ,1BA$3.17
The 55 Elm ClubS3 VaultStudio ,1BA$3.60
360 MainS1Studio ,1BA$4.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Hartford, CT

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Hartford, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the South End Neighborhood in Hartford, CT

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End is under $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?

The cheapest apartment in South End is 22 ELLIOTT ST which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in South End costs $1,987.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?

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 2 regular apartments in South End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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