Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $700 (24 Rentals)

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Kingston Corners
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Corners

2585 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Otto's House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Otto's House

2554 Kendall 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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Hedvin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedvin House

2217 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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2102
1 Bedroom Apartments

2102

2102 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Franklin Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Terrace

521 N Franklin AveMadison, WI 53705
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Kingston Place
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Place

2553-2581 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Birge House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Birge House

1932 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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2737 Lynn Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

2737 Lynn Ter

2737 Lynn TerMadison, WI 53705
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Russell Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Terrace

2223 University AveMadison, WI 53726
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Hamelin House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamelin House

302 Walnut StMadison, WI 53726
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700 UBD Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 UBD Apartments

700 University Bay DrMadison, WI 53705
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2605 University Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2605 University Ave

2605-2609 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Near West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Side area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ridge Apartments priced from $985. Shorewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Near West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$985
Shorewood Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Allen House Apartments1x1-4241BR,1BA$1,299
The Normandy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Side, WI

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Side area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 BED 2 BA Model at The Heights in the in the Downtown Madison neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Near West Side apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Boulevard Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Heights3 BED 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.61
The Boulevard Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.31
Woodland Reserve Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.85
Park Cedar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Royal Arms Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.67
The Monticello1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92
3722 Speedway RdStudioStudio ,1BA$2.32
405 Palomino Ln, Unit 1S405 Palomino Ln1BR,1BA$2.29
The Normandy ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.40
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Interior1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near West Side is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near West Side is The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Near West Side costs $8,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West Side?

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 117 regular apartments in Near West Side 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 Near West Side?

Cheap apartments in Near West Side have an average cost of $319 which is $7,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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