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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. Park Forest in the East Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$600
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$695
The Oaks1BA/1BR1BR,1BA$719
Sutton HillA11BR,1BA$722
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Partial Remodel Model at Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset 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.
Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath Partial Remodel2BR,2BA$1.01
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
The RidgesB1 - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.06
SomersetB32BR,1BA$1.05
Woodside Park Apartments2 Bed A2BR,1BA$1.05
The Hampton MeadowsB1 - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.05
The Oaks1BA/1BR1BR,1BA$1.07
Park Forest1x1 6301BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford

What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,211. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $900 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hartford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hartford ranges from $900 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,840.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hartford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hartford range from $950 to $2,211, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,110 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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