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Highlights

  • Hardwood flooring
  • Fridge
  • One off-street parking space

Location

270 Preston St, Hartford, CT 06114, USA|South End
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Management

Marconi Enterprises, LLC

Leasing office

(860) 296-2888

Property Overview

270 Preston St. offers hardwood flooring, a fridge, and one off-street parking space, with a strong overall Zumper rating of 8.5 out of 10. It stands out for excellent price and value scores, a high level of amenities, and a convenient location, while also ranking well for value metrics compared with nearby properties.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 270 Preston St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 270 Preston St. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Central heat

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,100–$1,200 /mo2 units availableRent: $1,100 Security Deposit: $2000 12 Month Lease 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Hardwood Flooring Stove/Oven (Electric) Fridge ONE Off-Street Parking space Utilities Included: Heat/Hot Water Tenant Responsibilities: Electric, Wifi No Pets Allowed Applications Requirements: - Complete online application (1 APPLICATION PER ADULT) - At least 3 recent paystubs and/or bank statement - Minimum Monthly Household Income: $3,300 Photos will be available soon! Call Marconi Enterprises to view the apartment. (860) 296-2888

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Amenities for 270 Preston St.

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot WaterUtilities Included

Appliances

FridgeOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Onsite LaundryShared Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About 270 Preston St.

HomeApartments in HartfordSouth End 270 Preston St.

Rent: $1,100 Security Deposit: $2000 12 Month Lease 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Hardwood Flooring Stove/Oven (Electric) Fridge ONE Off-Street Parking space Utilities Included: Heat/Hot Water Tenant Responsibilities: Electric, Wifi No Pets Allowed Applications Requirements: - Complete online application (1 APPLICATION PER ADULT) - At least 3 recent paystubs and/or bank statement - Minimum Monthly Household Income: $3,300 Photos will be available soon! Call Marconi Enterprises to view the apartment. (860) 296-2888


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 270 Preston St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 270 Preston St. 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 270 Preston St.
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.
270 Preston St. 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·9A 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.
270 Preston St. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 270 Preston St. receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
270 Preston St. 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 270 Preston St. does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
270 Preston St. provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 270 Preston St. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 750 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Central heat
Climate controlled environment

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.8 miles away
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.7 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 0.6 miles away
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Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in South End

1-bedroom apartments at 270 Preston St. cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in South End.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
South End
Hartford
A table of studio rental data trends in Hartford
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,094
December 2024$1,159
January 2025$1,175
February 2025$1,193
March 2025$1,221
April 2025$1,247
May 2025$1,221
June 2025$1,200
July 2025$1,188
August 2025$1,266
September 2025$1,299
October 2025$1,325
November 2025$1,332
December 2025$1,426
January 2026$1,434
February 2026$1,412
March 2026$1,380
April 2026$1,388
May 2026$1,401
June 2026$1,410
July 2026$1,398
August 2026$1,327
September 2026$1,323
October 2026$1,325
A table of studio rental data trends in South End
MonthMedian Rent
December 2025$1,800
January 2026$1,800

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$44,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $44,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,100.
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Schools near 270 Preston St.

Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy

215 south st

hartford, CT, 6114

PK, K-8Public
C-

M.D. Fox School

470 maple ave

hartford, CT, 6114

PK, K-5Public
C-

Dr. James H. Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy

639 franklin ave

hartford, CT, 6114

PK, K-5Public
C

West Hartford BOE at Charter Oak Academy

65 st james st

west hartford, CT, 6119

PK, KPublic

Early Childhood Learning Center at Hockanum School

191 main st

east hartford, CT, 6118

PKPublic
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Getting around Hartford near 270 Preston St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 270 Preston St, Hartford

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Explore the area around 270 Preston St

L & P Market LLC
237 Preston St
Bravo
685 Maple Ave
Selvas Grocery Store
452 Franklin Ave
D B Food Mart
125 New Britain Ave
New York Pizza
547 Franklin Ave

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