
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Hartford, IL from $585 (47 Rentals)
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Emerald Ridge

Rivers Edge Apartments

The Residences at Bella Vista

Rocwood Apartments

Villa Estates

326 E Central St

Nico Terrace

Godfrey Estates
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Broadway Place

Cedar Point Apartments

117 N 14th St

River Pointe Apartments

Whispering Lake Apartments

Rivertrail Apartments

Bilava Village

The Georgetown Apartments

Park Pointe Apartments
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Brighton Apartments

Spanish Lake Townhomes

Sugar Pines

114 Pine St

Surrey Court Apartments

Adelyn Place

The Reserve at Spanish Lake

Windham Chase Apartments

Paddock Village Apartments
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ReNew at Alton

Metro Apartments At Bethalto

Metro Apartments at Granite City

Metro Apartments at Wood River

Trinity Park (NEW)

306 E Main St

710-728 Connor Dr

Lilac Court Apartments

1311 Willard St
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Lookaway Heights Apartments

116 N 14th St

1007 W Corbin St

2951 Hillcrest Ave

Heatherton Estates

144 Victory Dr

712 Connor St

450 Hamilton Ave

346 Virginia Ave
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302 Cobb St

306 Lampert St
Hartford, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hartford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Studio Apartments | $700 | $625 | $775 |
| Hartford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $585 | $1,895 |
| Hartford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $752 | $2,799 |
| Hartford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $859 | $3,019 |
| Hartford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $600 | $3,610 |
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Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trinity Park (NEW) in the North Riverfront neighborhood priced from $525. Rocwood Apartments in the Wood River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Park (NEW) | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 326 E Central St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $752 |
| River Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | 2BR 1BA GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $808 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | 1bd CR | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Bilava Village | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Georgetown Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Nico Terrace | 1 Bedroom Loft Non Updated | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, IL and Nearby
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage Model at River Trace Townhomes in the in the North Riverfront neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the The Cougar Model at The Social Edwardsville starting at $744 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Edwardsville 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Trace Townhomes | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| The Social Edwardsville | The Cougar | 4BR,4BA | $0.56 |
| Storyboard on Lancashire | Lancashire B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Victorian Village | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Surrey Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Spanish Lake Townhomes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Broadway Place | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Rivertrail Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Trinity Park (NEW) | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Rocwood Apartments | 1BR Units | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 $525 at Trinity Park (NEW).
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 $625 at Trinity Park (NEW).
What is the most affordable Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Place and starts from $859.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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