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Upper Albany Hartford, CT

Upper Albany, located on the northeast side of Hartford, features architecture from the early 20th century. Newcomers looking for rentals find charming two-family homes complete with stained-glass windows, dormers, and wraparound porches among newer, well-appointed digs. Tall shade trees line the streets with many fenced front yards. Animal lovers find pet supplies and finely-crafted equestrian equipment at the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company, established in 1794. The neighborhood enjoys attending performances at the University of Hartford's Mort & Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, where attendees imbibe in light fare and specialty coffees at the Backstage Cafe following a play or recital. Nestled among a wooded oasis of uncommon beauty, Upper Albany residents relax with a round or two of golf at the Keney Park 18-hole course. Foodies rejoice in and rave about the island-style stuffed pastry and jerk chicken at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Upper Albany is $892 for a studio, $948 for one bedroom, $1,292 for two bedrooms, and $1,290 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Albany has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $892/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 224 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $948/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 763 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,292/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 988 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,290/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Reviews of Upper Albany - Hartford, CT

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11 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

People that live in my area tells me how it is hard to get a job within the area. Most people who live in my area work in different towns.

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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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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 June 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.