Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Hartford, CT from $500 (148 Rentals)

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15 Fairfax Ave, Unit B-2
$1,400
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$1,400

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15 Fairfax Ave, Unit B-2

15 Fairfax AveWest Hartford, CT 06119
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Parc West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc West

158 Newington RdWest Hartford, CT 06110
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23 Oakwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

23 Oakwood Ave

23 Oakwood AveWest Hartford, CT 06119
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Caya Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caya Avenue Apartments

98 Caya AveWest Hartford, CT 06110
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366 Park Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Park Rd

366 Park RdWest Hartford, CT 06119
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700 Farmington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 Farmington Ave

700 Farmington AveWest Hartford, CT 06119
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Boulevard Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Square

189-205 S Quaker LnWest Hartford, CT 06119
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711 Farmington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

711 Farmington Ave

711 Farmington AveWest Hartford, CT 06119
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Brookstone Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookstone Court

147 Hillcrest AveWest Hartford, CT 06110
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Garden Hill Apartments
$950 - $1,750
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$950 - $1,750

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$950 - $1,750
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Garden Hill Apartments

195 Sigourney StHartford, CT 06105
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Capitol Lofts
$1,200 - $1,900
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$1,200 - $1,900

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Capitol Lofts

390 Capitol AveHartford, CT 06106
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HartfordCT06119
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30 Dorothy St

HartfordCT06106
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Park View Towers
$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,450

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$1,250 - $1,450
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Park View Towers

967 Asylum AveHartford, CT 06105
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140 Russ St

HartfordCT06106

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Cheapest Available West Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Hartford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at 26-30 Sherman St in the West End Hartford neighborhood priced from $825. Stuart Apartments in the North Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
26-30 Sherman StF1BR,1BA$825
Stuart ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$905
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
22 Evergreen Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Juniper House Senior LivingStudio1BR,1BA$985
Studios @ 270StudioStudio,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hartford, CT

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Hartford area is the $1.18 price per square foot 74-76 Deerfield Ave Model at 74-76 Deerfield Ave, Unit 2 in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value West Hartford apartment is the 275 Garden St Model at 275 Garden St, Unit 4 bd - 1 ba 3rd floor starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
74-76 Deerfield Ave, Unit 274-76 Deerfield Ave4BR,2BA$1.18
275 Garden St, Unit 4 bd - 1 ba 3rd floor275 Garden St4BR,1BA$1.20
44 Harold St44 Harold St3BR,1BA$1.44
The 600 Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Garden Hill Apartments3BR3BR,1.5BA$1.55
35 Sisson Ave, Unit 135 Sisson Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Underwood Elderly Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
232 Farmington Ave, Unit A7232 Farmington Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Heights at Village at Park River1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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West Hartford Overview

If you?re in the market for a great new place to live, then an apartment in West Hartford, CT might just be the perfect place for you. This university town has grown and thrived since colonial days, to become the perfect mix of the best of urban and suburban living. The city?s exciting and lively downtown area called the West Hartford Center is a popular regional attraction drawing thousands of visitors every year. It has a reputation as a great place to raise a family with good schools and a lot of family-oriented recreational activities. No matter if you?re looking for a residence with multiple bedrooms or a cozy place for one, you?ll find a new home that?s just right for you in a West Hartford apartment.

Why live in West Hartford, CT?

The town?s motto is ?Where City Style Meets Village Charm? and that pretty well sums up what life is like here. With a population of about 64,000 people, it retains the elements of small-town living and a colonial charm with a vibrant and modern downtown culture close at hand. Whether you?re looking for music and entertainment, nightlife, cultural events, great food, or upscale shopping, you?ll find it all in West Hartford and nearby. The city is home to numerous educational, insurance, research, and tech companies, and along with the two universities they provide plenty of great paying jobs. If you have kids you?ll benefit from a variety of high-rated schools in the area, both public and private.

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Getting Around West Hartford, CT

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Hartford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Hartford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Hartford is at Stuart Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Hartford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Hartford Apartment is $825 at 26-30 Sherman St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Hartford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Hartford is starting from $975 at 26-30 Sherman St.

What is the most affordable West Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Concord Hills Apartments and starts from $1,650.

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