
Cheap Homes for Rent in Hartford, IA from $800 (13 Rentals)
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1309 E 36th Ct

6904 Sweetwater Dr

917 Titus Ave

4158 E Hull Ave

1858 E Park Ave

3607 SE 11th St

1329 Fremont St

1105 Elder Ln

1540 Capitol Ave
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308 Hartford Ave

2036 Capitol Ave

1229 McKinley Ave
Hartford, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hartford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hartford 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,274 | $995 | $2,995 |
Hartford 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,612 | $1,245 | $2,350 |
Hartford 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,495 | $1,395 | $1,595 |
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Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sutton Hill in the East Des Moines neighborhood priced from $583. Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $627. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sutton Hill | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $583 |
Melbourne | A2 - 40 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $627 |
Foxwood Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $641 |
Rosemont Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $664 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA and Nearby
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 bath Model at Southbrook Green in the in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the Sign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free! Model at Lincoln Ridge by Kading starting at $1,150 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Southbrook Green | 3 Bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Lincoln Ridge by Kading | Sign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free! | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Rosemont Place | B5 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
The Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Sutton Hill | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Foxwood Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford
What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?
There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA with pricing that ranges from $583 to $2,102. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $895 to $2,995.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hartford?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hartford ranges from $895 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,432.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.