
Cheap Homes for Rent in Hartford, IA from $900 (22 Rentals)
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3317 SE 4th St

507 Payton Ave

324 Rittenhouse St

1540 Capitol Ave

4156 E Hull Ave

917 Titus Ave

1105 Elder Ln

1858 E Park Ave

3612 SE 11th St
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3607 SE 11th St

1329 Fremont St

2314 E 41st St

2000 Meadow Ct

3103 Garfield Ave

308 Hartford Ave

1606 E 33rd St

504 Hackley Ave

904 SE Hackley Ave

906 SE Hackley Ave
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216 Hart Ave

3022 E 36th Ct
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 | $1,229 | $995 | $2,995 |
Hartford 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,622 | $1,195 | $2,350 |
Hartford 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,172 | $1,300 | $3,300 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $597 |
Melbourne | A2 - 40 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $627 |
Foxwood Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $638 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Rosemont Place | B4 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
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 |
Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Somerset | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Woodside Park Apartments | 2 Bed A | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Prairie Winds Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Foxwood Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Sutton Hill | A1 | 1BR,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.
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