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

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South View Apartments
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South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
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Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Indianola Park 1
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Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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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 $1,221. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hartford:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A MKT725 Sq Ft$825
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,221
Park Indy Rowhomes!Studio715 Sq Ft$1,095
RiverwoodPine660 Sq Ft$1,058
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$695
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Southbrook Green1 Bedroom648 Sq Ft$875
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 May 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hartford, IA is the 1x1 630 Model starting from $705 at Park Forest in the East Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Hartford 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $722 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hartford is currently $928. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hartford:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Park Forest1x1 630$705
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$722
The Ridges1 Bedroom$740
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground$750
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
Southbrook Green1 Bedroom$875
The Oaks1/1 Renovated$875
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$923

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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 $928.

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 724 sq ft.

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