
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $1,020 (58 Rentals)


12-16 Groton St

416 Franklin Ave, Unit A04

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22 ELLIOTT ST

Brick Hollow

Concord Hills Apartments

417 Zion St, Unit A08

407 Wethers Field Ave

82 James St, Unit 3S

90 Kibbe St
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194 Washington St, Unit 336

2020 Park

65 Colonial St

54 Grafton St

1 Eastview St

62 Hughes St, Unit 4

194 Washington St, Unit 116

194 Washington St, Unit 437

755 Wethersfield Ave, Unit A6, Unit A6

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
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Park Place Towers

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76 Webster

Parkville Management

356 Franklin Ave, Unit B8, Unit B8

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

Garden Hill Apartments

29 Wilson St

41 Ward Pl

Broadview Terrace Apartments

Ward Place
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Congress Street Apartments

14-16 Standish St

SBM 15 LLC

SBM 425 LLC

SBM Benton 100

SBM Benton 101

267-271 Wethersfield Ave

517-523 Park St

Trinity Tower

183 Wethersfield Ave
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407 Wethersfield Ave

10 George Street

64-66 Congress St

15-17 Dorothy St / Dorothy Apartments LLC

322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC

421 Washington St

72 Van Block Ave

North Armory

The Faxon

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Piperbrook Apartments
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South West, Hartford, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $885 | $2,500 |
South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,020 | $3,423 |
| South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,100 | $4,176 |
| South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,000 | $2,800 |
| South West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,350 | $3,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth West, Hartford, CT
Ranked #8
Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West?
The cheapest apartment in South West is 76 Main St which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in South West costs $2,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South West?
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 16 regular apartments in South West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in South West have an average cost of $323 which is $2,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.
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Written by: Dorian Smith-Garcia
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.