South End

Hartford, CT

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South End - Hartford, CT

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An affordable and lively community in the City of Dreams.

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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 November 2024, the average apartment rent in South End is $778 for a studio, $906 for one bedroom, $957 for two bedrooms, and $863 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South End has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $778/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 728 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $906/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 790 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $957/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,403 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $863/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

55

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

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9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

It is sort of hard to find jobs especially with no experience. You would most likely end up with a minimum wage job if you are lucky.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

There are many crimes and it can be very unsafe but if you mind you own business in a sense you can really avoid that.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

If it snows really bad there is not shoveling done at all! And when it rains bad you can swim in the streets.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche 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.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bushnell Park
  • Connecticut Science Center
  • Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center
  • Elizabeth Park Conservancy and Gardens
  • The Children's Museum

Airports

  • Bradley International
  • Tweed/New Haven

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