University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

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University of Hartford - West Hartford, CT Area Guide

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With roots dating back to 1877, the University of Hartford was officially chartered in 1957. UHart provides students with a robust educational experience, offering more than 100 degree programs in the arts, humanities, business, education, health, and engineering and technology professions. With a strong commitment to community, U of H celebrates diversity in its academic programs, activities, and student body. A wide range of apartments, lofts, and townhomes are available for rent within close proximity to the UHart campus in parts of Hartford, West Hartford, and Bloomfield. Access to I-91 and U.S. 44 allows for simple commutes and travels from campus. NCAA Division I Hawks athletic teams and over 100 student clubs and organizations keep the UHart campus humming. Natural and urban amenities are located just off campus, with Talcott Mountain State Park to the west and an array of historical and cultural attractions throughout Downtown Hartford to the southeast. Cities such as Providence, Boston, and New York City are all less than a three-hour drive away too.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Hartford, CT is $1,887 for a studio, $2,078 for one bedroom, $2,472 for two bedrooms, and $2,970 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Hartford has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 548 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,887/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 730 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,078/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,030 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,472/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,328 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,970/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Aiken School

Public

Grades PK-5

415 Students

Bugbee School

Public

Grades K-5

371 Students

Braeburn School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

Webster Hill School

Public

Grades PK-5

338 Students

Norfeldt School

Public

Grades K-5

336 Students

King Philip Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

815 Students

Bristow Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

315 Students

Sedgwick Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

866 Students

Hall High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,408 Students

Conard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,418 Students

Strive

Public

Grades 9-12

29 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Elizabeth Park Conservancy and Gardens
  • Westmoor Park
  • Bushnell Park
  • The Children's Museum
  • 4-H Education Center at Auer Farm

Airports

  • Bradley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.