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1 Gold St
$1,400Studio, 1 Bath Condo for RentAvailable Now

1 Gold St

Hartford, CT 06103
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50 Morgan St N
$1,7161 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

50 Morgan St N

Hartford, CT 06120
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2605 Albany Ave
$2,5003 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

2605 Albany Ave

West Hartford, CT 06117
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Hartford Overview

Come to Hartford` Connecticut – for the very best of today’s New England. Picturesque Hartford is an energetic urban environment with the classic charm of a quaint American small town. The city and surrounding area offer countless fun cultural events` exciting attractions` world-class schools (including world-famous Wesleyan University)` vast lush green spaces` and vividly colored deciduous forests. It’s an ideal location for families` professionals` and students to live their best lives and pursue their passions. Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and the unofficial central passage point connecting NYC to Providence` Boston and the rest of New England. Hartford CT` with its population of 1`024`000` is the entertainment and culinary center of Litchfield County and the greater northeast US region from Boston to New York City. Hartford offers a uniquely superb classic small-town community that happens to be situated at the midpoint between two of the world’s most sophisticated population mega-centers.

What is the history of Hartford?

If you are inspired by places with deep historical significance` Hartford is for you. Hartford was established as a trading post along the Connecticut River in the mid-1630s by about 100 settlers from a colony in Massachusetts` making it one of the state’s oldest cities. The town prospered so powerfully that by the late 1800s` it was the wealthiest city in the United States. The first public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum) was established in Hartford` as well as the first public park (Bushnell Park)` the first regularly distributed newspaper (the Hartford Courant)` and the first school for deaf children (the American School for the Deaf). The city went on to become today’s global insurance capital. Twain wrote his most famous works while living in Hartford. Other literary greats inspired while living here include Wallace Stevens` Harriet Beecher Stowe` and Noah Webster` among others. The area’s incredible density of historical monuments and attractions are a collective tribute to the community's perseverance` resulting in its revered status today. 

How is the weather in Hartford?

New England is the land of four picture-perfect seasons. Hartford` Connecticut is in a temperate climate zone. So` spring is mild` summers are warm to hot` autumns are cool to warm` and winters are cold — sometimes briefly very cold. The hottest months are June through August. During that period` high humidity is common and there are occasional brief thunderstorms. Winters are predictably cold and heavy snow is not uncommon. In January` average annual temperatures range from 18° to 36° with about 7 days of precipitation. Over the past 25 years or so` the average annual snowfall in the Hartford area has been a little over 48 inches. July temperatures average 64° to 84° with about 7 days of rain on average. 

How do I get around town?

Want to live without car payments or car care and reduce your carbon footprint?  If you want to move to the northeast coast but don’t want to have to own a car for transportation` Hartford is a good choice of location. You can live and work in the city using the metro bus lines` or rideshare services` or you can enjoy the freedom of bicycling` or walking. The CTtransit Hartford Division operates dozens of local and commuter bus routes connecting over 26 cities. Metro routes are serviced 7 days per week. Hartford is exceptionally walkable` with upgraded sidewalk systems` and the city proudly spends significantly every year on updating its sidewalks. Ridesharing is a popular option in Hartford` as well as bicycling. So` you might consider starting with just renting a car on some weekends for those road trips into the countryside and saving your dollars by using public transit through the week.

What is the Hartford commute like?

Hartford CT has more urban perks than the rural outskirts do and less traffic than NYC or Boston.  I91 is the major north/south route` running along the Connecticut River through Hartford. I85 runs east to west` crossing the river downtown. State Hwy 44 connects the city proper to the northwest metro neighborhoods. CTrides provides a free ride-planning service for people who want to commute by bus` train` carpool` or vanpool. It also helps those who want to include some telework in their commuter plans. CTTransit runs public bus service throughout the state. For commuting by train` the Hartford Line A connects Hartford` Springfield` and New Haven` CT` New York City` and other points in the Hartford regional radius. Amtrak runs from Washington` DC` NYC` downtown Hartford (on a branch line)` to Boston` and Maine. The Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks` about 20 minutes from Hartford` provides convenient international service direct to Canada and Europe.

Why live in Hartford, CT?

Because you can live in a picture-perfect place that is both charming and sophisticated. In the warm months` you’re surrounded by lush green. In the fall` it’s all just breathtaking colors. In the winter` it’s a wonderland (with the occasional big snow). Hartford is the entertainment center of lower New England` and its art scene is one of the best in the country in its market size. The revitalized riverfront holds exciting events through the year. There are truly splendorous public gardens` parks` and architecture that give many areas of the city an almost unreal quality. Even the ultra-modern all-business parts of downtown present a gorgeous urban aesthetic. Hartford is about a 1 ½ hour commute to either Boston or NYC by car` and there are many strong employment submarkets between the two` like Providence` New Haven` and Springfield` etc.` within the Hartford commuter radius. So` everything is here — urban opportunities and suburban tranquility` countless things to see and recreational activities. Hartford` CT is just beyond the outer metro rings of Boston and NYC. That makes it the ultimate locale for fast access to the best of everything while living serenely just beyond the spheres of the metropolises` instead of in them.

What Hartford landmarks should I see?

As one of the nation’s original settlements` Hartford features incomparable historical landmarks. The list of amazing landmarks in the Hartford area goes on forever. For just a couple of examples: from late June through early July` see the Elizabeth Park rose gardens in full bloom. There's nothing else quite like it. See the magnificent architecture of the Connecticut State Capitol building` and the astounding spectacle of the Cathedral of St Joseph. The Hartford metro area has a great density of museums. For just a handful of examples: Visit the tranquil Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art for exhibits of American and European art. Enjoy its outdoor patio and museum café. Visit the revitalized Hartford riverfront and the many public gardens and parks. Visit the Mark Twain House and Museum` a showcase of the accomplishments and creative lifestyle of the venerated American author. See the Wadsworth Atheneum` the oldest public art museum in the U.S. From the Travelers Tower observation deck` enjoy a full view of the city from one gorgeous New England season to another. 

What is there to do around Hartford?

Hartford is the core of New England’s cultural and entertainment environment. There are far too many museums and art galleries in the Hartford area to list here. Let’s just say` if you love art` you’ll never run out in Hartford. You can also enjoy virtually nonstop live music and stage theater throughout the metro area. Don't miss the nationally acclaimed Hartford Stage. It features creative renditions of classics and avant-garde dramatic plays and other productions. The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts is also one of the state’s most popular venues for live theater` music` and dance productions. Spend the day at Bushnell Park` the first publicly funded park` take a picnic` and enjoy the beautiful monuments. There are also numerous recreation centers if you love golf` tennis` swimming` other organized sports` and social leisure activities. You can visit different beautiful municipal` state` and national parks and forests every week for life. There’s also the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean a few miles from downtown. For weekends` you can cruise off into the exquisite countryside through nearby Rhode Island` Massachusetts` Vermont` New Hampshire` Maine` upstate New York` and Pennsylvania. There are exceptional fishing` camping` hiking locations` and any outdoor sports you want any direction you turn from central Hartford. There are also more fantastic restaurants than you can try in your lifetime. Hartford simply has all the best of everything coastal New England has to offer. 

Where is the best place to move in Hartford?

In the visually captivating neighborhoods` there are great opportunities for Hartford rentals. The city of Hartford` Connecticut is surrounded by charming municipalities. One of the best neighborhoods for rental homes in Hartford is the Downtown district. It’s ideal for professionals and singles who want the advantage of convenient access to work` restaurants` and nightlife. There are many job opportunities` it’s a safe neighborhood` and there are affordable rental prices for apartments and single-family homes of Victorian and other period architectural styles. North Meadows offers a mix of affordable and higher-priced rentals. The South End is a good area with average rent prices` and West End Hartford is on about the same cost spectrum. Very popular and highly-reputed Asylum Hill rentals run a little above the national average. Neighborhoods with pricier homes for rent in Hartford` CT include Sheldon Charter Oak` the West End` and Parkville.

Hartford, CT
Population: 122,587

Ranked #228

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?

There are currently 1699 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT with pricing that ranges from $785 to $5,597. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $900 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hartford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hartford ranges from $900 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,928.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hartford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hartford range from $1,300 to $5,597, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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