UCONN Apartments, Hartford CT

For college students making a move into their first rental home, the whole process can be somewhat overwhelming and even scary. Much planning and organizing is needed when you begin your all-important life changing adventure. Moving to a new town or city is never really easy but it can certainly prove to be rewarding. Here at Storrs Student Living our team of dedicated specialists are on hand to help you choose the ideal housing option and want to help ensure that your new move meets with all your personal needs.

Settling into a new place and facing new challenges should be a rewarding experience for young college students on their new life’s journey.

The University of Connecticut has always attracted students from all corners of the globe. The team here at Storrs Student Living takes a great deal of pride in helping new students and everyday residents to find the perfect rental home that suits their individual living and lifestyle needs. Our property management team is steadfast in their commitment to help every client meet their living goals and become a part of our extended family.

Why Hartford is a Great Place to Live

Hartford is a beautiful city filled with countless historic landmarks and things to do.  It is home to many restaurants and cuisines as well as nightclubs and bars. The city also offers its residents and visitors a variety of breweries and distilleries. Hartford is home to many sporting events and a wide range of sightseeing activities for individuals of all ages.  Home to the infamous 1874 Mark Twain House & Museum that boasts thousands of artifacts, along with the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, the broad array of intriguing historical landmarks has helped to earn the city a place on the community charts.  Whether you are taking a day trip with family or hanging out with friends, rest assured you will not be disappointed in all that Hartford has to offer. 

From endless restaurants, bars and entertainment events to hiking trails, museums and nature parks, Hartford has a lot to offer those who call it home as well as those who come to visit. Some of the most popular activities people come to enjoy in the city include:



• The Connecticut Science Center –The Connecticut Science Center is a fascinating museum, nine stories high, that offers visitors some of the most innovative interactive exhibits consisting of audios, visuals, videos, and more than 165 hands-on exhibits.  The Center also boasts a truly state of the art digital theatre in 3D, a number of educational labs, and all types of exploration adventures for children of all ages.  Time spent at this remarkable Science Center is surely time well spent. 

• The Bushnell Park Carousel – This historic park is one of the oldest parks here in the United States.  It is 50 acres of beautiful green land where a vintage 1914 carousel stands.  The magnificent structure consists of 24 pavilion houses, 48 wooden horses that are hand carved, and two chariots for lovers that continuously spin around a majestic band organ. 

• The Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens – Fall in the City of Hartford is beautiful with much of its appeal being attributed to the astounding Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens.  The garden is donned with 15,000 rose bushes along with 800 varieties of both old and new roses.  A rustic gazebo lies within the garden walls and is a beautiful sight to see.  The garden blooms in the fall months, adding to the vibrant colors of the leaves while in spring it adds to the countless blossoming Connecticut trees.  To say it is a magnificent yet peaceful and relaxing sight to see falls short of the true experience. 

• The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art – The infamous Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the very first public art museum to make its presence known in the United States.  The museum offers greater than 50,000 unique pieces, including furnishings from the Pilgrim era and an array of American and European decorative art.  The museum is ideal for those who love modern art and design and for those who give favor to European Old Master paintings.  Known also for its beautiful annual Festival of Trees Exhibit, this majestic museum is a must see for anyone visiting the city

• The XL Center – If you love live music, then Hartford is the place for you.  The highly popular and action-packed XL Center is not only a convention center but a majestic arena.  Second home to the Men’s and Women’s UConn basketball program and host to top-rated musicians, bands and entertainers, the XL Center has come to be known as the go to arena for all the very best sports and live musical events.  From country music to hard rock, from basketball to car shows, you are sure to enjoy any event at this state-of-the-art Hartford arena.

A very affordable place to live, Hartford offers its residents and visitors a full line up of amusement, entertainment, nature, historic landmarks and plenty of good food and drink. For college students on the lookout for off campus housing, Hartford is truly an ideal option for you.



The Team You Can Trust

If you are looking for the perfect place to call home, give a call out to our dedicated staff here at Storrs Student Living today. We look forward to serving you and to helping you find the perfect place to hang your hat. Hartford is truly an exciting, action packed city to live in and we feel confident you will agree!