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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Studio Apartments | $1,577 | $1,385 | $1,728 |
| West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,210 | $2,087 |
| West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,415 | $2,836 |
| West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,900 | $2,600 |
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Manchester, CT.
See all Apartments in ManchesterThe cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Hartford, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at South Park priced from $1,375. 164 Oak St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Hartford, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Park | 83-C Charter Oak St | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 164 Oak St | 168-170 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Clocktower Mill | CT1aFLAT | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Apex One91 | The Peak | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| Lofts at the Mills | The Soho | 1BR,1BA | $1,511 |
| 208-210 Main | 2BD - Woodbridge Ave. East Hartford, CT | 2BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Clocktower and Velvet Mill Apartments | VM1aFLAT | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Manchester Green | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,628 |
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $2.25 price per square foot Environ Model at Broadleaf Boulevard Apartments in the in the Spencer neighborhood starting from $2,321. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the The Midtown Model at Lofts at the Mills starting at $1,653 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Keeney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadleaf Boulevard Apartments | Environ | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Lofts at the Mills | The Midtown | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| 67 Oak St | 67 Oak St | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 164 Oak St | 168-170 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Damato Apartments | 1 x 1 Raymond Village Upgrade -Call for Avail | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 208-210 Main | 2BD - Woodbridge Ave. East Hartford, CT | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 458 Middle Turnpike W, Unit BROOK HAVEN APTS | 458 Middle Turnpike W | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Clocktower and Velvet Mill Apartments | VM1aFLAT | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Clocktower Mill | CT1aFLAT | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| South Park | 25 Goslee Drive #41 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Side is at Apex One91 listed at $1,445.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Side Apartment is $1,375 at South Park.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Side is starting from $1,560 at 208-210 Main.
The best deal on a cheap West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at the Mills and starts from $2,359.
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