A Smarter Way to Live Downtown
Columbus Commons brings newly built one- and two-bedroom apartments to the center of downtown New Britain. Open-concept layouts, oversized windows, an elevator to every floor, and high-performance Passive House construction make these homes bright, quiet, and genuinely inexpensive to run — with CTfastrak right at your door.
Passive House
High-performance construction
Not a converted walk-up
Most of what is available downtown was built for a different century. Columbus Commons was built for this one — and the difference shows up every single day you live here.
Newly built
Columbus Commons is new construction, not a converted walk-up — level entries, wide corridors, modern wiring, and a secure lobby with on-site management.
Elevator building
Every floor is served by elevator. Groceries, strollers, and moving day do not involve a staircase, and upper floors stay reachable as life changes.
Passive House efficient
A high-performance envelope and continuous filtered ventilation keep the apartments quiet and even-tempered — and the utility bills unusually low.
Who can rent here
Columbus Commons is a mixed-income community. Some apartments are income-restricted, so eligibility for those homes depends on household size and total household income. The leasing team can tell you which apartments you qualify for.
Limits depend on household size and change year to year. If you are close to one, ask — the answer is rarely the one people guess.
What comes with the apartment
Community Amenities
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Community room and gathering space
- Outdoor courtyard and playground area
- Secure bicycle storage and individual tenant storage
- On-site leasing, management, and maintenance team
- 10,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial/retail space
- Direct access to CTfastrak transit system for easy commuting
Apartment Features
- Open-concept floor plans with vinyl plank flooring and oversized windows
- Modern kitchens featuring energy-efficient appliances
- Central heat and air conditioning
- High-performance Passive House construction for superior indoor air quality and low utility costs
- Large walk-in closets
High-Performance
Passive House Construction
Columbus Commons is built to the Passive House standard — one of the most rigorous energy-performance standards in the world. It is not a finish or a fixture you can see. It is the way the building itself is made, and you feel it every single day you live here.
Lower Utility Costs
A high-performance building envelope dramatically reduces the energy needed to heat and cool your home, which shows up on your monthly bill.
Superior Indoor Air Quality
Continuous filtered fresh-air ventilation keeps indoor air clean and consistent rather than relying on drafts and open windows.
Consistent Comfort
Careful insulation and airtight construction hold an even temperature throughout your apartment, with no cold corners or hot spots.
A Quieter Home
The same envelope that keeps the weather out keeps street noise out too, so downtown living stays peaceful indoors.
Downtown, and Connected
Direct access to CTfastrak puts Hartford and the rest of the corridor within easy reach without a car — and downtown New Britain's parks, museums, and Main Street are right outside your door.
CTfastrak Station
Direct access
Downtown Hartford
Via CTfastrak
Central Park & Main Street
Steps away
NB Museum of American Art
Nearby
Walnut Hill Park
Nearby
Central Connecticut State
Nearby