Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Somerset
$692 - $1,586
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$604 - $1,498
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$692 - $1,586
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Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Foxwood Apartments
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$705 - $1,110
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$697 - $1,102
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$705 - $1,110
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Foxwood Apartments

1001-1007 W 3rd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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Park Forest
$705 - $1,026
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$697 - $1,018
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$705 - $1,026
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Park Forest

2101 E Virginia AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Sutton Hill
$730 - $1,303
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$642 - $1,215
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$730 - $1,303
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Sutton Hill

2100 King AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Hampton Meadows
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$750 - $960
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$692 - $902
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$58

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$750 - $960
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Ridges
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$775 - $940
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$677 - $842
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$98

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$775 - $940
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The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Rosemont Place
$839 - $1,683
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$814 - $1,658
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$839 - $1,683
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Rosemont Place

2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Woodside Park Apartments
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$855 - $925
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Woodside Park Apartments

3301 SE 22nd StDes Moines, IA 50320
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes 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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Williams Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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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 Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood priced from $682. Somerset in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $692. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneB4 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$682
SomersetA11BR,1BA$692
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$695
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$705
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$705
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$730
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$750
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
The RidgesA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA and Nearby

As of February 17, 2026 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 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park 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
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
YellowbanksVilla3BR,1BA$1.05
Flats on 5thLennon 2.2A 60%2BR,2BA$0.97
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Evergreen Terrace2BR/1BA-Updated2BR,1BA$1.00
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.04
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hartford Apartment is $695 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 $682 at Melbourne.

What is the most affordable Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Melbourne and starts from $1,031.

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