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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Modern amenities
  • Large windows
  • Ample closet space
  • Convenient location
  • Two spacious bedrooms

Location

256 Mather St, Hartford, CT 06112, USA|Upper Albany
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Management

Horizon Management

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(844) 334-0271 ext. 5855

Property Overview

256 Mather Street features hardwood floors, modern amenities, large windows, and ample closet space within two spacious bedrooms. With a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.4, along with excellent scores for price, amenities, and location—ranking 10, 8, and 9 respectively—it stands out as a great housing option. Additionally, it has 27 photos available, enhancing transparency and trustworthiness, and reflects a competitive value for money in the 80th percentile compared to similar properties in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 256 Mather Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 256 Mather Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Floor plans

256 Mather Street - 2A2 bed1 bath$1,200 /mo**Cozy 2-Bedroom Unit Available in Hartford!** Welcome to your new home in Hartford! This beautiful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit offers a comfortable and convenient living experience. Located in an easily accessible neighborhood, this apartment combines charm with modern amenities. Enjoy a generous living room with plenty of natural light, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The large eat-in kitchen has tons of storage space to help keep everything organized and easy to find. Two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space. A large bathroom featuring modern fixtures and finishes for your comfort. This unit is close to parks, shopping centers and restaurants, with easy access to public transportation and major highways. Section 8 welcome Call Nicole 860-390-3001
256 Mather Street - 1B2 bed1 bath$1,250 /moSpacious & bright 2-Bedroom Apartment Available in Hartford! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is now available for rent in the heart of Hartford. Perfectly situated for easy access to local amenities, this unit combines comfort with convenience. Large eat in kitchen with lots of cabinet space as well as a huge pantry for your storage needs Two Spacious Bedrooms- Each bedroom is bright and airy with plenty of closet space. Hardwood floors throughout the unit! Convenient Location-Close to shopping, dining, and public transportation. Easy access to major roads and highways. Section 8 Welcome! Call or text Nicole 860-390-3001
256 Mather Street - 1A2 bed1 bath$1,250 /moSpacious 2 bedroom unit for rent in Hartford, recently updated Large windows to let in tons of natural light Great layout for everyone Huge eat in kitchen with a large pantry for all your storage needs Several closets throughout the unit 2 months security and 1 month rent required for move in **Section 8 Welcome!!** Call or text Nicole 860-390-3001
256 Mather Street - 2B3 bed1 bath$1,500 /mo3 Bedroom unit available for rent! Spacious 3 bedroom, 2nd floor unit for rent. Large eat in kitchen, with a great pantry for all of your storage needs! Plenty of natural light in all of the rooms **Section 8 Welcome**

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HomeApartments in HartfordUpper Albany 256 Mather Street

3 Bedroom unit available for rent! Spacious 3 bedroom, 2nd floor unit for rent. Large eat in kitchen, with a great pantry for all of your storage needs! Plenty of natural light in all of the rooms **Section 8 Welcome**


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 256 Mather Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 256 Mather Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 256 Mather Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
256 Mather Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 256 Mather Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
256 Mather Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 256 Mather Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 256 Mather Street compares to other nearby properties.

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Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Rent trends in Upper Albany

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 256 Mather Street to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Upper Albany.

3-bedroom apartments at 256 Mather Street cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Upper Albany.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Upper Albany
Hartford
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hartford
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,200
January 2024$1,200
February 2024$1,262
March 2024$1,239
April 2024$1,296
May 2024$1,318
June 2024$1,265
July 2024$1,255
August 2024$1,288
September 2024$1,303
October 2024$1,299
November 2024$1,293
December 2024$1,271
January 2025$1,282
February 2025$1,295
March 2025$1,300
April 2025$1,290
May 2025$1,288
June 2025$1,300
July 2025$1,300
August 2025$1,300
September 2025$1,345
October 2025$1,363
November 2025$1,389
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Upper Albany
MonthMedian Rent
August 2025$1,450
September 2025$1,450
October 2025$1,450
November 2025$1,450

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near 256 Mather Street

Global Communications Academy

85 edwards st

hartford, CT, 6112

K-12Public
C

S.A.N.D. School

1750 main st

hartford, CT, 6120

PK, K-5Public
C-

Fred D. Wish Museum School

350 barbour st

hartford, CT, 6120

PK, K-5Public
C-
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Getting around Hartford near 256 Mather St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 256 Mather St, Hartford

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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