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Hartford, SD Area Guide

A charming small town commutable to Sioux Falls

Accessible Commuter Convenient Parks Quaint

The city of Hartford is a quaint town with a suburban feel. Nestled along Interstate 90, this small town is the perfect place to put down roots for commuters. Sioux Falls is located just 15 miles southeast of Hartford, and is home to Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Washington Pavilion, the Empire Mall, Great Plains Zoo, and an array of historic museums and local restaurants. Residents of Hartford travel into Sioux Falls for work, food, and entertainment. After you find your affordable apartment in Hartford, check out popular local hangouts like Hartford Steak Co. and Central Valley Golf Course. Families in the area appreciate Hartford City Park for its open green space, playground, outdoor swimming pools, and community festivals and events.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hartford, SD is $826 for a studio, $850 for one bedroom, $1,024 for two bedrooms, and $1,370 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hartford has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$850/month
718 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Hartford Elementary - 05

Public

Grades K-5

281 Students

West Central Middle School - 04

Public

Grades 6-8

303 Students

West Central High School - 01

Public

Grades 9-12

403 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.