Hartford

Hartford, CT

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History comes alive in the timeless City of Dreams

Affordable Historic Bike-Friendly Architecture College Nightlife Diverse Sports Multicultural

Hartford enjoys a special place in American history as one of the most important industrial centers in New England for well over a century. Today, the insurance industry has taken over as the main pillar of Hartford’s business sector, but the city remains as vibrant and energetic as it ever was.

Many know Hartford as a college town, with the University of Hartford, Trinity College, and several UConn facilities operating in the city. Stimulate your brain by taking in a theater production, art gallery, or one of the newest exhibitions at the Connecticut Science Museum. Concerts at The Meadows and basketball games at Hartford XL Arena are always crowd-pleasers, and the local nightlife scene is brimming with bars, nightclubs, and live music venues.

The city is full of enormous public parks, including the lush grounds surrounding the state capitol building and Riverside Park on the banks of the Connecticut River.

Explore the City

Beautiful Elizabeth Park

Built in 1872, the Connecticut State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark

The Capitol Building on a snowy day

The Capitol Building's gold dome is a Hartford landmark

The Rose Garden at the center of Elizabeth Park

Hartford's architecture through the trees

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Hartford, CT is $1,176 for a studio, $1,285 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,308 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hartford has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,285/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$3,005/month
554 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,801/month
1,307 Sq Ft
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Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

57

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Renzulli Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

119 Students

9
out of 10

Noah Webster Micro Society School

Public

Grades PK-8

615 Students

4
out of 10

Dr. Ramon E. Betances Early Reading Lab School

Public

Grades PK-4

394 Students

4
out of 10

Stem Magnet School At Annie-Fisher School

Public

Grades K-8

344 Students

4
out of 10

Sanchez School

Public

Grades PK-5

322 Students

4
out of 10

Renzulli Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

119 Students

9
out of 10

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

963 Students

4
out of 10

Noah Webster Micro Society School

Public

Grades PK-8

615 Students

4
out of 10

Stem Magnet School At Annie-Fisher School

Public

Grades K-8

344 Students

4
out of 10

Kinsella Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

465 Students

3
out of 10

University High School

Public

Grades 9-12

412 Students

6
out of 10

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

963 Students

4
out of 10

Classical Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-12

445 Students

3
out of 10

Capital Preparatory Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-12

584 Students

2
out of 10

Sports And Medical Sciences Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

530 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bushnell Park
  • Connecticut Science Center
  • Elizabeth Park Conservancy and Gardens
  • The Children's Museum
  • Westmoor Park

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Living in Hartford

Restaurants

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Hartford has an abundance of popular restaurants and nightclubs for the dining pleasure and entertainment of city residents and visitors, including the following:

The Black Bear Saloon is a popular restaurant and sports bar, a favorite gathering place on Allyn Street in the Downtown section of Hartford. Serving American style food and a full bar of beverages, this sports eatery provides more than 30 HD TV screens for your live-event enjoyment.

Bin 228 Winebar serves delicious lunches, dinners and bar food along with a huge selection of fine wines to suit every taste and whim. It is located in Downtown Hartford on Pearl Street near such popular arts and entertainment venues as Theater Works, Hartford Stage and the Bushnell Memorial Theater.

Shopping

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Favorite shopping areas in Hartford include Charter Oak Marketplace offering Marshalls department store on Overlook Terrace and Fashion Bug on William Shorty Campbell Street. Fiona Stone Boutique on Pearl Street in the Downtown section and Stackpole Moore & Tryon Co. located on Trumbull Street near the Hartford Civic Center are also popular shopping venues.

The exciting and versatile city of Hartford, CT, has many cultural, educational, entertainment and lifestyle advantages for all new apartment renters throughout its many neighborhoods. Now is the perfect time to relocate to a beautiful rental property unit in this innovative and engaging locale.

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