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

Summit Hill

Revelry

Shadow Creek & Stone Creek

Renew Madison

Midtown Terrace

Muirfield Apartments

High Point Woods
South West Side, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South West Side Studio Apartments | $1,367 | $1,000 | $2,147 |
South West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,140 | $2,549 |
South West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,285 | $3,215 |
South West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,750 | $3,365 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South West Side Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Country Meadows Apartments of Madison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
McKenna Woods | 1xw | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Revelry | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,223 |
Summit Hill | 1x1loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Shadow Creek & Stone Creek | Shadow - Polk | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Province Hill | B2 - The Penobscott II | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Midtown Reserve Apartments | 2 B 2B With Office | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Madison Townhomes – Singleton | C6-SING | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
Prairie Park Senior Apartments | 2 bed/2bath MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Madison Estates | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
High Point Commons Apartments | Shanghai | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Muirfield Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Midtown Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Prairie Ridge | J | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
McKenna Woods | 1xw | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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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.
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