all depends on what your budget is... $600-$1000 $1000-$1500 $1500-$2000 All depends... just an fyi. The new Hartford 21 is right in the middle of the city within walking distance to all bars/restaurants. There apts go anywhere from $1800 and above. Check out this link http://www.apartmentguide.com/ The surrounding towns would be Manchester (around the buckland mall they have tons of different good apt complexes), West Hartford, Glastonbury. Stay away from East Hartford!