Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Downtown Hartford, Hartford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hartford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Hartford Studio Apartments | $1,451 | $949 | $2,297 |
Downtown Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $1,080 | $4,285 |
Downtown Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,396 | $4,570 |
Downtown Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,395 | $2,000 |
Downtown Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Hartford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hartford area of Hartford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Hollander priced from $1,080. 600A LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hartford apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hollander | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
Sage Allen | Phase 2 A | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
The Millennium | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hartford, CT
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hartford area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 bd 1 ba Model at The Cast Iron Building in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Hartford apartment is the 50 Stonington St Model at 50 Stonington St, Unit 1 starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Cast Iron Building | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
50 Stonington St, Unit 1 | 50 Stonington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
81 Arch Street | The Roses | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Spectra Park | 01 Line | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
Element 250 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Teachers Village Hartford | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
31 Allen Pl, Unit 3 | 31 Allen Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
Hollander | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Hartford Neighborhood in Hartford, CT
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hartford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Hartford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Hartford is under $1,327.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hartford?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hartford is Hollander which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Downtown Hartford costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Hartford?
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 18 regular apartments in Downtown Hartford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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