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Hartford, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, IL is a Studio unit found at Rivers Edge Apartments in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $620. Rocwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Edge ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$620
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$650
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
The Residences at Bella VistaClassic1BR,1BA$700
Whispering Lake Apartments1BR 1BA GARDEN1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IL and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the B1 Model at Parc at 720 starting at $900 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Fruit Maple Carpenter 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.
River Trace Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Parc at 720B12BR,2BA$0.72
Sugar PinesPonderosa2BR,2BA$1.10
Parkview2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Surrey Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Park Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Nico Terrace1 Bedroom Loft Non Updated1BR,1BA$1.07
Brighton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.12
River Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Rocwood Apartments1BR Units1BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IL with pricing that ranges from $620 to $3,196. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $575 to $2,000.

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 $575 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,103.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hartford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hartford range from $1,000 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $759.

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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.

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