
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Meadows Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (136 Rentals)
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149-151-151 Adelaide St

76 Main St

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19 Chapman St

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31 Allen Pl, Unit 3

12-16 Groton St

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Hollander

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

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70 Julius St, Unit 72 Julius

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22 ELLIOTT ST
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600A LLC

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

825-829 Park St

11-13 Arnold St

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Capitol Lofts

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Spectra Pearl

498-502-502 Broad St

230-230 Franklin Ave

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Park and Main
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The Laurel

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HQ

65 Colonial St

1 Eastview St

York Street Apartments

109 Adelaide St, Unit C01

46 Bond St

Summit Park

19-21-21 Whitmore St

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The Donaghue Residences
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99 Pratt

Ribbon Row

194 Washington St, Unit 437

194 Washington St, Unit 324

8 Mannz St

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Residences at Barry Square

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179 Allyn

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Colt Gateway

Bushnell On The Park
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194 Washington St, Unit 337

194 Washington St, Unit 335

194 Washington St, Unit 314

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Sage Allen Apartments

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Spectra Plaza

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Park Place Towers

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360 Main

Teachers Village Hartford

51 Russ St

24 Madison St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,493 | $900 | $2,105 |
| South Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $995 | $2,868 |
| South Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,163 | $3,560 |
| South Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,300 | $3,530 |
| South Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $1,350 | $4,223 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Hub on Park priced from $424. 76 Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Meadows apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $424 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,163 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Meadows, CT
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Meadows area is the $1.10 price per square foot 94 Russ St Model at 94 Russ St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value South Meadows apartment is the 380 Main St Model at 380 Main St, Unit 380 main st Hartford downtown starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Newington Ridge 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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| 94 Russ St, Unit 2 | 94 Russ St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 380 Main St, Unit 380 main st Hartford downtown | 380 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| York Street Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 14-20 Sisson St | 14 Sisson Street, Basement | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Hartford Carriage House | 1 Bed Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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 $1,165.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in South Meadows is 76 Main St which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in South Meadows costs $2,000.
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 22 regular apartments in South Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Meadows?
Cheap apartments in South Meadows have an average cost of $390 which is $1,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Meadows.
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