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Hartford, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hartford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,143 | $995 | $1,425 |
| Hartford 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,746 | $1,250 | $2,095 |
| Hartford 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,872 | $1,050 | $2,595 |
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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 $695. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA and Nearby
As of August 23, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Rosemont Place | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Peterson Place Apartments | 770 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Canterbury Park | Two Bedroom CPI | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Park Forest | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Hartford?
There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $2,475. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hartford ranging from $655 to $2,595.
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 $655 to $2,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,430.
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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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