
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (82 Rentals)
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76 Main St

149-151-151 Adelaide St

416 Franklin Ave

29 39 Charter Oak LLC

22 ELLIOTT ST

76 Webster

MLK Apartments

Webster Street

Brick Hollow
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Concord Hills Apartments

42 Alden St

469 Wethersfield Ave

111 Sherbrooke Ave

90 Kibbe St

York Street Properties

40 Lawrence St

42 Redding St

Residences at Barry Square

Summit Park
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Colt Gateway

Ribbon Row

2020 Park St

2020 Park St

742-760-760 Park St

Park Place Towers

109 Adelaide St

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411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

958 Wethersfield Ave
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5-7 Warner St Ext

9 Dorothy St

75 Whitmore St

544 Franklin Ave

464 Wethersfield Ave

928 Wethersfield Ave

464 Wethersfield Ave

429 New Britain Ave

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

Garden Hill Apartments
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66 Webster St

183 Wethersfield Ave

29 Wilson St

41 Ward Pl

Broadview Terrace Apartments

Ward Place

12-16 Groton St

Rose Estates

Martin Luther King Apartments

296 Hudson St
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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 | $1,647 | $950 | $3,252 |
| South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,000 | $3,272 |
| South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,100 | $4,154 |
| South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,300 | $4,424 |
| South West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 82 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT.
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Cheapest Available South West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West 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 West 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 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 |
| Concord Hills Apartments | Vintage 1 bedroom not remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| York Street Properties | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Residences at Barry Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, CT
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West 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 West 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 West 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 |
| 365 Prospect Ave, Unit 3 | 365 Prospect Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 1175 Boulevard, Unit 1 first floor | 1175 Boulevard | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| York Street Properties | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 66 Preston St, Unit Second Floor | 66 Preston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $2,000.
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 19 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 $285 which is $1,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.
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