
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (120 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South West area of Hartford.


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19 Chapman St

22-24-24 Brown St

76 Main St

12-16 Groton St

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22 ELLIOTT ST

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

Concord Hills Apartments

Webster Street

Brick Hollow
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417 Zion St

69 Ward Pl

825-829 Park St

MLK Apartments

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76 Webster

2020 Park

116 Sherbrooke Ave

65 Colonial St

121 Huyshope Ave, Unit #3D

54 Grafton St
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17 Charter Oak Pl, Unit 2

62 Hughes St

Residences at Barry Square

York Street Apartments

Summit Park

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Colt Gateway

Ribbon Row

421 Washington St

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Park and Main

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Park Place Towers
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168 Bond St

411 Wethersfield Ave

755 Wethersfield Ave, Unit A8

120 Preston St

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411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

49-51-51 Kibbe St

205 Jefferson St

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66 Preston St, Unit Second Floor

Parkville Hartford Apartments

24 Madison St
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Parkville Management

207 Wethersfield Ave

111-115 Lincoln St

3 Putnam Heights

62-64-64 James St

355 Prospect Ave

100 Bond St

499 Zion St

26-28-28 Mc Lean St

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49 Benton 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 | $1,445 | $885 | $2,131 |
| South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $950 | $3,272 |
| South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $1,100 | $4,067 |
| South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,300 | $2,300 |
| South West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $2,500 | $3,500 |
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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 |
| 12-16 Groton St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Concord Hills Apartments | Regular 1 beds | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 29 39 Charter Oak LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,163 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| MLK Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, CT
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $1.26 price per square foot 249 Fairfield Ave Model at 249 Fairfield Ave, Unit 1st Fl in the in the Behind the Rocks neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South West apartment is the 411 Fairfield Ave Model at 411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the South End Hartford 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249 Fairfield Ave, Unit 1st Fl | 249 Fairfield Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2 | 411 Fairfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| 365 Prospect Ave, Unit 3 | 365 Prospect Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| 66 Preston St, Unit Second Floor | 66 Preston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| York Street Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,206.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West?
The cheapest apartment in South West is 12-16 Groton St which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South West costs $2,700.
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 24 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 $331 which is $2,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.
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