Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hartford, MI from $600 (23 Rentals)

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409 E Edgar Bergen BlvdDecatur, MI 49045
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Cheapest Available Hartford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hartford, MI is a Studio unit found at Lakecrest Apartments priced from $765. Concord Place Apartments in the Colony Farm neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $769. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hartford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakecrest ApartmentsDinghyStudio,1BA$765
Concord Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$769
Midway ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Seville ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$798
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hartford, MI and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hartford area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4x4.5 Premium Model at The Paddock Apartment Homes in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value Hartford apartment is the Renovated Two Bed/ Two Bath 1060sqft Corner! Model at Saddle Creek Apartments starting at $1,455 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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 Paddock Apartment Homes4x4.5 Premium4BR,4.5BA$0.32
Saddle Creek ApartmentsRenovated Two Bed/ Two Bath 1060sqft Corner!2BR,2BA$1.37
6063 Briarcliff Path2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Summer RidgeA11BR,1BA$1.33
Village Square Apartments2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.45
Nottingham Place ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.34
Chestnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Midway ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Concord Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42

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Getting Around Hartford, MI

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25 / 100

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Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Lakecrest Apartments listed at $765.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hartford Apartment is $769 at Concord Place Apartments.

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 $890 at Nottingham Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hartford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timber Ridge Townhomes & Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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