Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Williams Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

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Hartford, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $600. Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $653. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$600
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$653
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$713
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$719
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$730
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$750
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750
The RidgesA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$775
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground1BR,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA and Nearby

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Sunset Terrace in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Vineyards starting at $1,270 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hartford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
The Vineyards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
The Meadows3 Bedroom - TH3BR,2BA$1.04
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Lyn CrossingB2 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1.04
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.89
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$1.00
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hartford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hartford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hartford is at Rising Ridge Apartments listed at $885.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hartford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hartford Apartment is $616 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hartford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hartford is starting from $600 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lyn Crossing and starts from $1,023.

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