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property at 34 Indian Hill St

34 Indian Hill St

East HartfordCT06108
property at 886 Maple Ave

886 Maple Ave

HartfordCT06114
property at 115 Baltimore St

115 Baltimore St

HartfordCT06112
property at 170 Ridge Rd

170 Ridge Rd

WethersfieldCT06109
property at 422 Allen St

422 Allen St, Unit 3

422 Allen St
New BritainCT06053
property at 146 Adams St

146 Adams St

HartfordCT06112

Hartford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $950 to $8,000 with an overall median price of $2,935. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Keeney at $950, Sheldon Charter Oak at $1,200, and Southwest Hartford at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Keeney$950$9501
Sheldon Charter Oak$1,360$1,2001
Southwest Hartford$1,500$1,4502
South End$1,625$1,4002
South End Hartford$1,625$1,4003
Clay Arsenal$1,700$1,2004
Asylum Hill$1,837$9759
Barry Square$1,850$1,5002
Downtown$1,850$1,2006
Frog Hollow$1,850$1,7002

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, CT is a Studio unit found at 603 Farmington Ave in the West End Hartford neighborhood priced from $855. The Bentley in the North End Hartford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
603 Farmington AveStudioStudio,1BA$855
The BentleyVintage StudioStudio,1BA$885
Garden Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Studios @ 270StudioStudio,1BA$920
Executive House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
184 Sigourney StStudioStudio,1BA$975
SBM 425 LLC1Bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hollander1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,080
Sumner House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.13 price per square foot 160 Sargeant St Model at 160 Sargeant St, Unit Large 4 Bedroom in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 757 Maple Ave Model at 757 Maple Ave, Unit First floor big unit starting at $2,000 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Barry Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
160 Sargeant St, Unit Large 4 Bedroom160 Sargeant St4BR,1BA$1.13
757 Maple Ave, Unit First floor big unit757 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
740 Prospect Ave, Unit 3rd floor740 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$0.93
18-20 Lenox St, Unit 118-20 Lenox St4BR,1BA$0.92
112 Pembroke St, Unit 2112 Pembroke St2BR,1BA$1.23
457 Franklin Ave, Unit 3S457 Franklin Ave4BR,1BA$1.19
73 Pliny St, Unit 2nd Floor73 Pliny St3BR,1BA$1.27
183-185 Babcock St, Unit 3rd floor183-185 Babcock St3BR,1BA$1.08
520 Franklin Ave, Unit 2N520 Franklin Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?

There are currently 1951 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT with pricing that ranges from $855 to $5,878. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $975 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 $975 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,688.

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 $5,878, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.