
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Meadows Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Meadows area of Hartford.


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Sage Allen Apartments

76 Main St

149-151-151 Adelaide St

Hollander

416 Franklin Ave

29 39 Charter Oak LLC

22 ELLIOTT ST

600A LLC

76 Webster
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MLK Apartments

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

Dillon Place

42 Alden St

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Capitol Lofts

York Street Properties

51 Russ St

140 Russ St

40 Lawrence St
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42 Redding St

The Donaghue Residences

Residences at Barry Square

Summit Park

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99 Pratt Street

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Park and Main

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Colt Gateway

Ribbon Row

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179 Allyn

742-760-760 Park St
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Park Place Towers

HQ

Bushnell On The Park

958 Wethersfield Ave

109 Adelaide St

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411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

57 Imlay St

143 Putnam St

Capitol Towers

Billings Forge
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66 Webster St

Garden Hill Apartments

183 Wethersfield Ave

29 Wilson St

41 Ward Pl

Ward Place

Sheldon Oak II Coop

296 Hudson 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 | $1,515 | $950 | $2,105 |
| South Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $845 | $2,975 |
| South Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,100 | $3,865 |
| South Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
| South Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $1,800 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Meadows Neighborhood of Hartford, CT.
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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. Sage Allen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. 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 |
| Sage Allen Apartments | TH-Room | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 76 Main St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 76 Webster | 1B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Meadows, CT
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Meadows area is the $0.81 price per square foot 411 Fairfield Ave Model at 411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 in the in the South End Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Meadows apartment is the 37 Mountford St Model at 37 Mountford St, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the SoDo 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 | 411 Fairfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 37 Mountford St, Unit 1 | 37 Mountford St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 66 Preston St, Unit Second Floor | 66 Preston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| York Street Properties | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Summit Park | 2 BR Park Sm 899 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 Sage Allen Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in South Meadows costs $2,200.
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 32 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 $403 which is $1,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Meadows.
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