Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (123 Rentals)

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251 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2nd Fl
$960
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 20

251 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2nd Fl

251 Fairfield AveHartford, CT 06114
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC
$1,100 - $1,380
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$1,100 - $1,380

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$1,100 - $1,380
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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

37-39 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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22 ELLIOTT ST
$1,150 - $1,200
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$1,150 - $1,200

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22 ELLIOTT ST

22 Elliott St EHartford, CT 06114
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property at 825-829 Park St

$1,200

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$1,200

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825-829 Park St

HartfordCT06106
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520 Franklin Ave, Unit 3 N
$1,200
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$1,200

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520 Franklin Ave, Unit 3 N

520 Franklin AveHartford, CT 06114
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property at 44 Barnard St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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44 Barnard St

HartfordCT06114
property at 66 Standish St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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66 Standish St

HartfordCT06114
property at 82 James St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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82 James St

HartfordCT06106

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property at 46 Bond St

$1,250 - $1,350

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$1,250

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46 Bond St

HartfordCT06114
property at 65 Colonial St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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65 Colonial St

HartfordCT06106
property at 19-21-21 Whitmore St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19-21-21 Whitmore St

HartfordCT06114
property at 1 Eastview St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Eastview St

HartfordCT06114
property at 49-51-51 Kibbe St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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49-51-51 Kibbe St

HartfordCT06106

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Colt Gateway
$1,395 - $3,400
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$1,395 - $3,400

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$1,395 - $3,400
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Colt Gateway

15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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Park Place Towers
$1,450 - $1,905
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$1,450 - $1,905

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$1,450 - $1,905
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Park Place Towers

24 Park PlHartford, CT 06106
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property at 24 Madison St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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24 Madison St

HartfordCT06106
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Park and Main
$1,534 - $3,393
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$1,495 - $3,354
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$39

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$1,534 - $3,393
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Park and Main

99 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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property at 15 Ward St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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15 Ward St

HartfordCT06106
property at 217 Zion St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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217 Zion St

HartfordCT06106
property at 33-35 Zion St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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33-35 Zion St

HartfordCT06106
property at 351 Hillside Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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351 Hillside Ave

HartfordCT06106
property at 64 James St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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64 James St

HartfordCT06106
property at 71-73-73 Madison Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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71-73-73 Madison Ave

HartfordCT06106
property at 15-17-17 Beacon St

$1,600 - $1,850

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$1,600

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$1,600

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15-17-17 Beacon St

HartfordCT06105
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S0002 - 101 Maple
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

S0002 - 101 Maple

97-103 Maple AveHartford, CT 06114
Student Housing

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South West, Hartford, CT Local Guide

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. S0002 - 101 Maple has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable South West apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1BA$424
S0002 - 101 Maple3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$800
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
42 School Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
29 39 Charter Oak LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
22 ELLIOTT ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Webster Street2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,163
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1,165
S0032 - 865 Broad0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, CT

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $1.21 price per square foot 370 Prospect Ave Model at 370 Prospect Ave, Unit 370 prospect Ave Hartford in the in the West End Hartford neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South West apartment is the 77 Rowe Ave Model at 77 Rowe Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the West End Hartford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
370 Prospect Ave, Unit 370 prospect Ave Hartford370 Prospect Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
77 Rowe Ave, Unit 2nd floor77 Rowe Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
76 Curtiss St, Unit 276 Curtiss St2BR,1BA$1.49
York Street Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.30
39-41 Bond St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Brick Hollow2 BR Flat1BR,1BA$1.26
Ribbon Row2 BR 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.46
Webster Street2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
22 ELLIOTT ST1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.44

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South West, Hartford, CT

Ranked #7

Among cities in Connecticut for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

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 $1,170.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West?

The cheapest apartment in South West is 42 School Street which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in South West costs $1,799.

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 12 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 $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Where to Rent Cheap in Hartford: 10 Affordable Neighborhoods for New Transplants

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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