South End

Hartford, CT

South End - Hartford, CT

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3 (24 Reviews)

An affordable and lively community in the City of Dreams.

Affordable • Public Transportation • Diverse •

Just ten minutes from downtown Hartford, South End is a vibrant community with character to spare. Franklin Avenue forms the main commercial spine of the neighborhood, lined with a diverse mix of shops and restaurants representing a broad range of cultural backgrounds and influences. The rest of the community is mainly composed of quaint houses is a traditional suburban configuration, with small mom-and-pop eateries conveniently located on many of the blocks.

Numerous bus stops along Franklin and Campfield Avenues give residents easy access to the broader Hartford area without the need for a personal vehicle. The historic Webster Theater sits just a few blocks north of the neighborhood, giving residents easy access to the many performances hosted there throughout the year, and of course the dining, entertainment, and nightlife of downtown Hartford is all just a few minutes up the road.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in South End is $780 for a studio, $909 for one bedroom, $960 for two bedrooms, and $866 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South End has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Studio
635 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$780/month

Average Rent

1 BR
728 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$909/month

Average Rent

2 BR
790 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$960/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,403 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$866/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of South End - Hartford, CT

Niche Reviews

3 24 Reviews

Niche User

10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

They are businesses that have been here for years. This neighborhood is still in the stone age for many of its businesses but all in all it is ok.

Niche User

10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

There are some people who keep their heads down and do there thing. And there are people who are face first do things loud and proud. But all in all it is ok.

Niche User

10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Run down not kept and lessens the value of the neighborhood.

Niche User

10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Sometimes there is a fair or carnival but everything happens downtown

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