Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Oak Hills Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Canes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canes Manor

6949 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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Faircrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Faircrest Apartments

330-348 Island DrMadison, WI 53705
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The Monticello
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Monticello

5015 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Pondfield Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pondfield Apartments

937 N Gammon RdMadison, WI 53717
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Hilldale Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilldale Towers

4817 Sheboygan AveMadison, WI 53705
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Shorewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shorewood Apartments

3009 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Highland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace

5329 Old Middleton RdMadison, WI 53705
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

530

530 N Eau Claire AveMadison, WI 53705

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Glen Oak Hills, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Glen Oak Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Oak Hills area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Canyons priced from $625. University Park Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here are the most affordable Glen Oak Hills apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CanyonsOne Bedroom Income Restricted-StyleB1BR,1BA$625
University Park CommonsM1BR,1BA$646
Vivo Living MadisonThe HenryStudio,1BA$915
Liberty ValleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
The Normandy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler5022 - 2BD2BR,1BA$1,255
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1,270
Country Meadows Apartments of Madison1 Bed 1 Bath C Renovated1BR,1BA$1,280
Renew MadisonThe Azalea1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Oak Hills, WI

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glen Oak Hills area is the $1.63 price per square foot Marquette II Model at Yorktown Estates in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Glen Oak Hills apartment is the 2 bed/2bath MKT Model at Prairie Park Senior Apartments starting at $1,635 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the South West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Oak Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yorktown EstatesMarquette II2BR,2BA$1.63
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.36
Normandy Square 55+Two Bedroom (Income Restricted - 60%)2BR,2BA$1.40
Yorktown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Urban2BR,2BA$1.50
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior ApartmentsG2BR,2BA$1.55
Royal Arms Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Preserve WestThe Cedar Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.54
The Court ApartmentsStyle B - Two Bedroom - Updated with W/D2BR,1BA$1.61
Lamplighter ApartmentsNewton1BR,1BA$1.49
5022 Sheboygan - Postweiler5022 - 2BD2BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Glen Oak Hills, Madison, WI

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Madison, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Madison. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Glen Oak Hills Neighborhood in Madison, WI

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Oak Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Glen Oak Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glen Oak Hills is under $1,365.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Oak Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Glen Oak Hills is The Canyons which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Glen Oak Hills costs $2,440.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glen Oak Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Glen Oak Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Glen Oak Hills?

Cheap apartments in Glen Oak Hills have an average cost of $357 which is $2,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Oak Hills.

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