Cheap Homes for Rent in South West Neighborhood of Hartford, CT from $900 (18 Rentals)

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property at 26 St Augustine St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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26 St Augustine St

West HartfordCT06110

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property at 34 Essex St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34 Essex St

HartfordCT06114
property at 72 Van Block Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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72 Van Block Ave

HartfordCT06106
property at 53 Wolcott Hill Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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53 Wolcott Hill Rd

WethersfieldCT06109

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1BA$424
76 Main StStudioStudio,1BA$950
12-16 Groton StStudioStudio,1BA$950
76 WebsterStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
22 ELLIOTT ST0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, CT

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $1.10 price per square foot 757 Maple Ave Model at 757 Maple Ave, Unit Big unit for rent in the in the Barry Square neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value South West apartment is the 365 Prospect Ave Model at 365 Prospect Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 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.
757 Maple Ave, Unit Big unit for rent757 Maple Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
365 Prospect Ave, Unit 3365 Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$1.48
The Hub on ParkThe Columbia2BR,1.5BA$0.40
York Street Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.30
66 Preston St, Unit Second Floor66 Preston St2BR,1BA$1.45
MLK Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
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 ST0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West, Hartford, CT

Ranked #8

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about South West

What type of rentals are currently available in South West?

There are currently 784 Apartments for Rent in South West, CT with pricing that ranges from $885 to $4,067. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South West ranging from $900 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South West ranges from $900 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,929.

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