Hartford Apartments for Rent

About Hartford

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and located along the Connecticut River near the center of the state. Renters here will have access to the University of Hartford and Trinity College. Just outside of town is UConn’s Hartford Campus. There are also several large health centers in the city including Hartford Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center.

CT Transit provides extensive bus service throughout the city so if you rent an apartment in Hartford, a car may not be necessary. If you drive about 15 miles north up I-91 you can reach the Bradley International Airport for trips out of town.

The city is well known for being home to many insurance companies such as Travelers, Aetna and The Hartford making up a huge portion of the economy.

Renters here may enjoy shows at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. At the Connecticut Science Center, kids can explore space, river life and health exhibits. There are loads of historical attractions nearby such as The Mark Twain House and Museum. Lots of residents will leave their Hartford apartment behind to visit the The XL Center which hosts concerts, exhibitions and sporting events such as college basketball.

A post office in Hartford is located at 185 Ann Street. The phone number is 860-249-6560.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Hartford, CT and nearby cities: