Cheap Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Burbank Plaza Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Burbank Plaza Apartments

1112 W Burbank AveJanesville, WI 53546
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Morningside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside Apartments

1838 Green Forest RunJanesville, WI 53546
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405 W Milwaukee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 W Milwaukee St

405 W Milwaukee StJanesville, WI 53548
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Woodlane Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlane Townhomes

2713-2831 Woodlane DrJanesville, WI 53545
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Badgerland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Badgerland Apartments

3436-3516 Midvale DrJanesville, WI 53546
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Cheapest Available Janesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Janesville, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2111 Refset Drive in the Country Meadows neighborhood priced from $800. Village Green East Apartments in the Country Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Janesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2111 Refset Drive1BR Upper1BR,1BA$800
Village Green East ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$875
Palmer House Apartments1-Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$925
96 East ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$991
Homestead Senior Apartments1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Janesville, WI and Nearby

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Janesville area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom w/ Garage Model at Diamond Ridge Apartments in the in the Country Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Janesville apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Crown Ridge Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Country Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Janesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Diamond Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,2BA$1.58
Crown Ridge Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Janesville Wesley1 Bed + Den 1 Bath (F)1BR,1BA$1.19
Signature 23 Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
Village Green East ApartmentsFully Furnished Month-to-Month2BR,1BA$2.14
Woodsview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Palmer House Apartments1-Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
2111 Refset Drive1BR Lower1BR,1BA$1.19
96 East ApartmentsB1-21BR,1BA$1.82
Monterey ApartmentsCStudio ,1BA$2.05

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Janesville Overview

Janesville is a quaint suburban town situated on the Rock River and has a population of 65,615. It’s located about 61 miles SW of Milwaukee. With peaceful rolling hills, lush green fields, and breathtaking natural woodlands, making it the perfect spot to look for apartments in Janesville, a place you would be proud to call home. Janesville is best known for its many outdoor recreation opportunities. There are plenty of parks and recreation areas including 2,600 acres of parkland, convenient boat launches, lots of ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, public golf courses, and more than 25 miles of paved bike trails nestled in the heart of all this beauty. So there are plenty of places to relax and unwind that won’t cost you a dime (in most cases).  

Why live in Janesville, WI?

Janesville has an excellent school system, thriving businesses, and a livability score of A- which is above average. The Janesville recent job growth rate is Positive. The cost of living is 15.4 percent lower than the national average. And, there is a large General Motors plant, along with a variety of food processing and distribution businesses nearby in Beloit.

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Getting Around Janesville, WI

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Janesville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment is $800 at 2111 Refset Drive.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Janesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Janesville is starting from $970 at Village Green East Apartments.

What is the most affordable Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Diamond Ridge Apartments and starts from $2,025.

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