
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Meadows Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (149 Rentals)
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1 Congress St, Unit 1

1 Congress St, Unit 1

1 Congress St, Unit 1

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251 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2nd Fl

22-24-24 Brown St

76 Main St

12-16 Groton St

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76 Webster

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Hollander
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22 ELLIOTT ST

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19 Chapman St

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

407 Wethers Field Ave

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600A LLC

1 Congress St, Unit 1

416 Franklin Ave, Unit A04

417 Zion St, Unit A08

Webster Street

Brick Hollow
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11-13 Arnold St

825-829 Park St

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The Laurel

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179 Allyn

194 Washington St, Unit 336

411 Wethersfield Ave

57 Franklin Ave

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The Donaghue Residences

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HQ

65 Colonial St
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Park and Main

1 Eastview St

76 Main St, Unit 201

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Residences at Barry Square

46 Bond St

26-28-28 Lawrence St

Summit Park

19-21-21 Whitmore St

41 Niles St
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The Society Apartments on Pratt

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99 Pratt Street

Ribbon Row

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Spectra Pearl

5-7 Warner St Ext, Unit 5E

194 Washington St

194 Washington St, Unit 437

8 Mannz St

21 Imlay St

755 Wethersfield Ave, Unit A6
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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 | $1,508 | $950 | $2,350 |
| South Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $500 | $2,903 |
| South Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,163 | $3,630 |
| South Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
| South Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $845 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 149 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. 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 | $950 |
| 76 Webster | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hollander | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 600A LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,163 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Meadows, CT
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Meadows area is the $0.40 price per square foot The Columbia Model at The Hub on Park in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $424. The second greatest value South Meadows apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at York Street Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the North Meadows 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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| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| York Street Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 49 Benton St | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Residences at Barry Square | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Summit Park | 2 BR Park Sm 899 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
| 11-13 Arnold St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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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 $1,163.
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 $1,950.
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 13 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 $202 which is $1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Meadows.
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