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

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property at 417 Zion St

417 Zion St

HartfordCT06106
property at 356 Franklin Ave

356 Franklin Ave

HartfordCT06114
property at 30 Dorothy St

30 Dorothy St

HartfordCT06106

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property at 410 Prospect Ave

410 Prospect Ave

HartfordCT06119
property at 27 Congress St

27 Congress St

HartfordCT06114
property at 40 Lawrence St

40 Lawrence St

HartfordCT06106
property at 183 Barker St

183 Barker St

HartfordCT06114
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Colt Gateway
$1,325 - $3,400
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$1,325 - $3,400

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colt Gateway

15 Van Dyke AveHartford, CT 06106
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property at 214 Park Terrace

214 Park Terrace

HartfordCT06106
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Park and Main
$1,349 - $3,265
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$1,285 - $3,201
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$1,349 - $3,265
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Park and Main

99 Main StHartford, CT 06106
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property at 742-760-760 Park St

742-760-760 Park St

HartfordCT06106
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411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2
$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

411 Fairfield Ave, Unit 2

411 Fairfield AveHartford, CT 06114
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property at 62 Hughes St

62 Hughes St

HartfordCT06106

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property at 429 New Britain Ave

429 New Britain Ave

HartfordCT06106
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29-31 Charter Oak Pl
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29-31 Charter Oak Pl

29-31 Charter Oak PlHartford, CT 06106
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Garden Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Hill Apartments

45-51 Webster StHartford, CT 06114
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66 Webster St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66 Webster St

66 Webster StHartford, CT 06114
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29 Wilson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

29 Wilson St

29 Wilson StHartford, CT 06106
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183 Wethersfield Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

183 Wethersfield Ave

183 Wethersfield AveHartford, CT 06114
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41 Ward Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Ward Pl

41 Ward PlHartford, CT 06106
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Ward Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ward Place

21-23 Ward PlHartford, CT 06106
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12-16 Groton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12-16 Groton St

12-16 Groton StHartford, CT 06106
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Rose Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Estates

194 Washington StHartford, CT 06106
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296 Hudson St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

296 Hudson St

296 Hudson StHartford, CT 06106
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1678-1680 Broad St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1678-1680 Broad St

1678-1680 Broad StHartford, CT 06106
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SBM 15 LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

SBM 15 LLC

15-17 Colonial StHartford, CT 06106
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14-16 Standish St
1 Bedroom Apartments

14-16 Standish St

14-16 Standish StHartford, CT 06114
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2014 Park St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2014 Park St

2014 Park StHartford, CT 06106
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Grafton Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grafton Place

54 Grafton StHartford, CT 06106

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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. 22 ELLIOTT ST 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1BA$424
22 ELLIOTT ST0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
MLK Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,123
Concord Hills Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,280
Residences at Barry SquareOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Summit Park2 BR Park SM 8992BR,1BA$1,311
Parkville ManagementStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Westphal Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
SBM Shultas LLC3Bd/1BR3BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, CT

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $1.82 price per square foot 44 Nesbit Avenue Model at 44 Nesbit Avenue, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South West apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Colt Gateway starting at $1,675 with a $1.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 Nesbit Avenue, Unit 3rd Floor44 Nesbit Avenue2BR,1BA$1.82
Colt GatewayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Piperbrook Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.89
34 Nesbit Ave, Unit 334 Nesbit Ave1BR,1BA$1.80
22 ELLIOTT ST2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
Summit Park2 BR Park SM 8992BR,1BA$1.64
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.53
Westphal Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
MLK Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
322 Hudson St / Luca Investments LLC1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West, Hartford, CT

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

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

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 $1,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in South West is MLK Apartments which is listed at $1,123, while the average apartment in South West costs $3,562.

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 17 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 $339 which is $3,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.

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