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property at 356 Franklin Ave

356 Franklin Ave

HartfordCT06114
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1310 Berlin Tpke

WethersfieldCT06109

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property at 230 Enfield St

230 Enfield St

HartfordCT06112
property at 170 Ridge Rd

170 Ridge Rd

WethersfieldCT06109

Hartford, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hartford, CT

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hartford, CT area range in price from $575 to $8,214 with an overall median price of $2,751. The three Hartford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Suffield at $1,450, Canton Center at $1,300, and Outer East Hartford Manchester at $885. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hartford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Suffield$1,557$1,4503
Canton Center$1,795$1,3004
Outer East Hartford Manchester$1,900$88593
South End Hartford$1,985$88589
South End$1,996$88581
Somersville$2,050$1,0005
Northeast New London Norwich$2,070$1,00045
Sheldon Charter Oak$2,103$1,17769
Frog Hollow$2,107$900111
Keeney$2,173$1,12110

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, CT is a Studio unit found at The Bentley in the Outer East Hartford Manchester neighborhood priced from $885. Garden Hill Apartments in the West End Hartford 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 Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
191 High StreetA-1Studio,1BA$995
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 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.48 price per square foot The Amber Model at Mirabel Court in the in the Bloomfield Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 401 Garden St Model at 401 Garden St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Blue Hills 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.
Mirabel CourtThe Amber3BR,2.5BA$1.48
401 Garden St, Unit 2401 Garden St3BR,1BA$1.38
457 Franklin Ave, Unit 3S457 Franklin Ave4BR,1BA$1.19
20 Carlson St, Unit 320 Carlson St3BR,1BA$1.18
183-185 Babcock St, Unit 3rd floor183-185 Babcock St3BR,1BA$1.08
157 School St, Unit 4157 School St2BR,1BA$1.18
520 Franklin Ave, Unit 2N520 Franklin Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
51 Seyms St, Unit 1E51 Seyms St1BR,1BA$1.38
352 Laurel St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Trinity TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?

There are currently 1957 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, CT with pricing that ranges from $875 to $5,878. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

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 $1,000 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,734.

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 $1,500 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.