Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Meadows Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $600 (51 Rentals)
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South Meadows, Hartford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Meadows?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $885 | $2,297 |
South Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,080 | $3,855 |
South Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $1,100 | $5,265 |
South Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,500 | $2,100 |
South Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,600 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Meadows Neighborhood of Hartford, CT.
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Cheapest Available South Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Meadows area of Hartford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at SBM 425 LLC priced from $1,050. Hollander has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable South Meadows apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SBM 425 LLC | 1Bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Hollander | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Brookside Commons | 1bd_High Court | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Dillon Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
Summerfield Townhouses | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Residences at Barry Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Meadows, CT
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Meadows area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 bd 1 ba Model at The Cast Iron Building in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value South Meadows apartment is the 150 Russ St Model at 150 Russ St, Unit 3 starting at $1,980 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the CSS CON neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Cast Iron Building | 2 bd 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
150 Russ St, Unit 3 | 150 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Capitol Lofts | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
429 Capitol Ave | 429 Capitol Ave #3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
520 Franklin Ave, Unit 2N | 520 Franklin Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
170 Franklin Ave, Unit #3 | 170 Franklin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
232 Farmington Ave, Unit A7 | 232 Farmington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Summerfield Townhouses | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Getting Around the South Meadows Neighborhood in Hartford, CT
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Meadows is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in South Meadows is SBM 425 LLC which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in South Meadows costs $2,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Meadows?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in South Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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