
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glendale Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $900 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Glendale area of Madison.


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Pirate Island Apartments

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Glendale, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glendale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Glendale Studio Apartments | $1,418 | $975 | $1,605 |
Glendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $1,015 | $2,425 |
Glendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,395 | $3,695 |
Glendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,945 | $1,945 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Glendale Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Glendale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glendale area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Pirate Island Apartments priced from $975. Colonial Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable Glendale apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pirate Island Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Mardelle Apartments | 1 Bdrm. | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Heritage Monona Senior Apartments | One-Bedroom (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glendale, WI
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glendale area is the $1.40 price per square foot B6 Model at Yahara Terrace in the in the Pflaum Road neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Glendale apartment is the 2B/2Bath Model at Glendale Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Pflaum Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glendale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Yahara Terrace | B6 | 2BR,3BA | $1.40 |
Glendale Townhomes | 2B/2Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Lake Edge | Lakefront 310 | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Fairway Glen Apartments | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Executive East Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Mardelle Apartments | 1 Bdrm. | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Colonial Apartments | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Heritage Monona Senior Apartments | One-Bedroom (Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Grand Park | Unit E | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Pirate Island Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glendale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Glendale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glendale is under $1,875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glendale?
The cheapest apartment in Glendale is Colonial Apartments which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in Glendale costs $2,355.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glendale?
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 3 regular apartments in Glendale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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