Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Canes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canes Manor

6949 Schroeder RdMadison, WI 53711
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6741 Hammersley Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6741 Hammersley Rd

6741 Hammersley RdMadison, WI 53711
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VS Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

VS Properties

1057 McKenna BlvdMadison, WI 53719
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Tiburon Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiburon Condos

8253 Mayo DrMadison, WI 53719
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Prairie Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Ridge

2002 Jeffy TrlMadison, WI 53719
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South West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available South West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West Side area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Country Meadows Apartments of Madison priced from $1,000. McKenna Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable South West Side apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Meadows Apartments of MadisonStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
McKenna Woods1xw1BR,1BA$1,195
RevelryE1Studio,1BA$1,223
Summit Hill1x1loft1BR,1BA$1,230
Shadow Creek & Stone CreekShadow - PolkStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West Side, WI

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South West Side area is the $1.47 price per square foot B2 - The Penobscott II Model at Province Hill in the in the South West Side neighborhood starting from $2,155. The second greatest value South West Side apartment is the 2 B 2B With Office Model at Midtown Reserve Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the South West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Province HillB2 - The Penobscott II2BR,2BA$1.47
Midtown Reserve Apartments2 B 2B With Office2BR,2BA$1.52
Madison Townhomes – SingletonC6-SING2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Prairie Park Senior Apartments2 bed/2bath MKT2BR,2BA$1.36
Madison Estates3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.58
High Point Commons ApartmentsShanghai2BR,2BA$1.73
Muirfield Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Midtown Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Prairie RidgeJ1BR,1BA$1.76
McKenna Woods1xw1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South West Side, Madison, WI

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West Side is under $1,450.

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

The cheapest apartment in South West Side is McKenna Woods which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in South West Side costs $2,405.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 9 regular apartments in South 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 South West Side?

Cheap apartments in South West Side have an average cost of $137 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South 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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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