
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $400 (99 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

76 Main St

12-16 Groton St

22-24-24 Brown St

194 Ward St

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76 Webster

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22 ELLIOTT ST

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29 39 Charter Oak LLC

416 Franklin Ave, Unit A04
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149-151-151 Adelaide St

Webster Street

Brick Hollow

825-829 Park St

Concord Hills Apartments

407 Wethers Field Ave

417 Zion St, Unit A08

399 Zion St

90 Kibbe St

82 James St, Unit 3S
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194 Washington St, Unit 336

116 Sherbrooke Ave

2020 Park

65 Colonial St

54 Grafton St

62 Hughes St, Unit 4

York Street Apartments

7-9 Hazel St

1 Eastview St

26-28-28 Lawrence St
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Park and Main

Summit Park

Ribbon Row

194 Washington St, Unit 116

194 Washington St, Unit 437

156 New Britain Ave, Unit 1

8 Mannz St

755 Wethersfield Ave, Unit A6, Unit A6

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Park Place Towers

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Colt Gateway
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49-51-51 Kibbe St

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MLK Apartments

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Parkville Hartford Apartments

24 Madison St

356 Franklin Ave, Unit B8, Unit B8

82-84-84 Glendale Ave

Parkville Management

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Residences at Barry Square

192-194-194 Ward St

29-31 Charter Oak Pl
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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 | $1,408 | $885 | $2,500 |
| South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,020 | $3,423 |
| South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,100 | $4,176 |
| South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,000 | $2,800 |
| South West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,350 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 99 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 |
| 12-16 Groton St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 76 Webster | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 22 ELLIOTT ST | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Webster Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,163 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Concord Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom #73 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 2020 Park | 2020-C3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| York Street Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, CT
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $1.46 price per square foot 33 Preston St Model at 33 Preston St, Unit 33 Preston St, Hartford, CT 06114 in the in the Barry Square neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value South West apartment is the The Columbia Model at The Hub on Park starting at $424 with a $0.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Preston St, Unit 33 Preston St, Hartford, CT 06114 | 33 Preston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Hub on Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.40 |
| York Street Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| MLK Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 49 Benton St | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Brick Hollow | 2 BR Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ribbon Row | 2 BR 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Summit Park | 2 BR Park Sm 899 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 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 $1,300.
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 $2,400.
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 16 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 $323 which is $2,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.
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