East Hartford Apartments for Rent

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Welcome to East Hartford, a town in Hartford County in the state of Connecticut, only five miles from Hartford. The town covers almost 19-square miles, four-percent of it is water, thanks to the Connecticut River. East Hartford has a typical east coast weather, with averages in the summer peaking in the 70s and dipping to the high 20s in the winter.

Before starting that search on our apartment finder, head over to our Apartment Guide to snatch up some great tips and tricks on finding the place that is just right for you. Don't miss the LocalTalk page, where you can get an idea of what living in East Hartford is really like for residents. Wondering where you might be able to hook yourself up with some recommendations on local tailors? Want to find out what your commute to Hartford will really be like? Or maybe you need to know more about places where you might continue classes for Junior's latest obsession: Karate. No problem. Whatever questions you may have will be answered. Simply type each and every one of 'em into our Ask a Question feature and a local expert will get back with answers. But please keep the questions East Hartford-related. Our expert cannot weigh in on your Aunt Sheila's latest party foul at the family reunion. (But, btw: she's nuts!)

East Hartford Rental Trends

Apartment dwellers have some good options in East Hartford and by using our apartment finder, you can be sure that you'll find the best deal around. Are you looking for something near Wickham Park? Maybe you'd like something with a view of the Connecticut River? Perhaps you just need something with some extra space for your pottery wheel. (Love those mugs.) Whatever it is, our apartment finder will find it for you. So, what do apartments in East Hartford go for? Look at the table above and you'll get a good idea. Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. . Okay. Ready to learn more about East Hartford? Read on, potential Connecticutter. Read on.

Holla for East Hartford

There are some great places to get out into the fresh Connecticut air in East Hartford. Wickham Park has gardens, fields, ponds, and an aviary. There is a lot to see here, so you'll want to return again and again. The kickbutt view of the city skyline from across the river at the park is enough reason alone to come back. Keep an eye on the garden's calendar to take advantage of some of their super cool special events and programs. You can enjoy garden tours, races, Nature Days, and even something for Fido: Yankee Flyers Disco Dog-a-thon. Pretty sweet. The garden is available for weddings as well. A visit here and you may just be inspired to hear those bells-a-ringing. Another park East Hartford residents love, is Great River Park. The park has a 350-seat amphitheater, public art smattered throughout, trails along the river, a playground, fishing, and boat docking. There is tons to do here as well! Golfers will have no trouble finding courses to take on in and around East Hartford. There are oodles of courses in the area. Check out Long Hill Country Club in East Hartford. This 18-hole public course was designed in 1927 and is in a lovely woodsy setting. Manchester Country Club in the neighboring town of Manchester is a local favorite, boasting the perfect course with ""old New England design."" So get ready to shout it out: ""Fore!""

East Hartford was incorporated in 1783, so you are surrounded by history. History buffs can check out the Historical Society of East Hartford for more info. Want to snatch up some historic souvenirs? Or maybe you've been looking for a Civil War costume? (Who hasn't been?) Check out the Liberty Bell Museum gift shop for all your Colonial and Civil War costume-needs. Who knows? Maybe you'll be inspired to join a local reenactment!

The city has many events throughout the year for the community to enjoy. Check out the East Hartford's active Chamber of Commerce for more information on things going on throughout the area.

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