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Hartford, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sutton Hill in the East Des Moines neighborhood priced from $597. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$597
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$638
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
Rosemont PlaceB42BR,1BA$698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $950. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
Rosemont PlaceB5 - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.16
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
SomersetB42BR,2BA$1.10
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.07
Prairie Winds Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.18
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.11
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$1.04

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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 $545 to $1,965. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $995 to $3,300.

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 $995 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,661.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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