Cheap Apartments for Rent near Hartford, IA from $600 (35 Rentals)

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South View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

South View Apartments

4221 SE 13th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $699. Park Forest in the East Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$699
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$706
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$730
Indianola Park II Apartments1BR Upper1BR,1BA$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Indianola Park Apartments1BR Upper1BR,1BA$750
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$813
MelbourneB2 - 60 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$813
Rosemont PlaceB12BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Rosemont PlaceB12BR,1BA$0.89
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.02
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom CPI2BR,2BA$1.07
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$1.07
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hartford Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hartford Apartment is $697 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village.

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 $765 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village.

What is the most affordable Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.

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

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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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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