Fifth Street Apartments & Townhouses
203 E 5th St,
Hartford, SD 57033
$1,599
3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hartford, SD
What is the average rent in Hartford, SD?
$901/month
Average Rent
722 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Hartford, SD is $901 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Hartford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hartford, you can expect to pay about $848 per month for a studio, $901 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $963 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,365 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hartford, SD?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.7%, which averages out to $32 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Hartford, SD
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
33%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
44%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hartford, SD?
Because the average rent in Hartford is $901, you’ll want to make about $3,003 per month or $36,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Hartford, SD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hartford, SD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.