Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Hartford, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Hartford

$1,238/mo

increased by90%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hartford is $1,238 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $662 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hartford

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hartford rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hartford, MI

Average rent prices in Hartford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 90% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Hartford, MI

Rent prices in Hartford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hartford is $967, whereas a house costs $2,083. 1-bedroom apartments in Hartford run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$895

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

115%

3 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

115%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hartford, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Hartford, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hartford and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hartford

Median rent price$1,238
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,265
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hartford, MI is 2% lower than the median rent in Bangor, MI.

Discover rentals in Hartford, MI

Doranne Greene - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Doranne Greene

3 Hartford Blvd, Hartford, MI 49057

3–4 beds

2 baths

$821–$861

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Hartford, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Hartford rental market.

How much is rent in Hartford?

The average rent in Hartford is $1,238 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hartford?

Average rent prices in Hartford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 90% since last year.

How does Hartford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hartford is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $662 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hartford?

To comfortably afford rent in Hartford, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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