1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA (32 Rentals)

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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
Senior Living
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Williams Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
Senior Living

Hartford, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Hartford and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, IA is found at Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 725 square feet priced from $825. Forge65 in the Golf View Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 717 square feet and currently listed start at $931. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hartford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%725 Sq Ft$825
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$931
Park Indy Rowhomes!1 BR715 Sq Ft$1,125
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$940
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$656
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Park Forest1x1 630630 Sq Ft$705
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235

Cheapest Available Hartford and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, IA is the A1 Model starting from $607 at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Hartford 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village starting at $656 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hartford is currently $850. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hartford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$607
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1$656
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA$700
Park Forest1x1 630$705
Sutton HillA1$730
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$750
The RidgesA1 - Renovated$775
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground$780
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Hartford Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hartford Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hartford is $850.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hartford Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hartford is a 725 square feet unit starting from $825 at Flats on 5th.

What is the average size for Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hartford is currently 766 sq ft.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.