Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $800 (80 Rentals)
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821 Park St

22 New Britain Ave, Unit 3E

Residences at Barry Square
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469 Wethersfield Ave

36 School St

Colt Gateway

168 Bond St

Park Place Towers

40 Lawrence St

64 Van Block Ave

48 Elliott St

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61 Glendale Ave

464 Wethersfield Ave

17-19-19 Ellsworth St

192 South St

124-126-126 Putnam St

457 Franklin Ave

53 Brown St

19 Roosevelt St
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154 Wethersfield Ave / Jess Properties LLC
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 |
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South West Studio Apartments | $2,004 | $885 | $2,782 |
South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,150 | $3,475 |
South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,100 | $3,706 |
South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $1,500 | $3,920 |
South West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at SBM 425 LLC priced from $1,050. 154 Wethersfield Ave / Jess Properties LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable South West apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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SBM 425 LLC | 1Bed/ 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
154 Wethersfield Ave / Jess Properties LLC | 0Bed 1Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Residences at Barry Square | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Piperbrook Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Parkville Hartford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
COVE West Hartford | WH1a | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, CT
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1bath Model at Colt Gateway in the in the North Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value South West apartment is the 2B/1.5B Model at Parkville Management starting at $1,850 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the North Meadows 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. |
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Colt Gateway | 2 bedroom 1bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Parkville Management | 2B/1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
50 Stonington St, Unit 1 | 50 Stonington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
136 Kane St, Unit Kane st | 136 Kane St | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Park Place Towers | Style B | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Folly Brook Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Enclave West Hartford / Parc West | Parc West 2 Bedroom RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
22 ELLIOTT ST | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
22 New Britain Ave, Unit 3E | 22 New Britain Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth West, Hartford, CT
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Hartford, CT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Connecticut including South West, Hartford, and the greater Hartford area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the South West Neighborhood in Hartford, CT
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $1,485.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West?
The cheapest apartment in South West is SBM 425 LLC which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in South West costs $2,650.
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 4 regular apartments in South West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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