
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Village Neighborhood of Madison, WI from $500 (36 Rentals)
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Spring Harbor Apartments

Liberty Valley

Chapel Hill Apartments

The Heights

409 N Midvale Blvd

Allen House Apartments

1009 Gilbert Rd

University Bay

PARK TOWER
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Whitney Point

The Monticello

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Heritage Circle Apartments
Sunset Village, Madison, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Village Studio Apartments | $1,369 | $995 | $2,130 |
Sunset Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $646 | $2,540 |
Sunset Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $770 | $4,545 |
Sunset Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $884 | $5,435 |
Sunset Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $2,430 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Village Neighborhood of Madison, WI.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Village area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at University Park Commons priced from $646. Liberty Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Sunset Village apartments for rent in Madison, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Park Commons | L | 1BR,1BA | $646 |
Liberty Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Heights | 1 BED 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
Allen House Apartments | 0x1-361 | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
PARK TOWER | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
The Monticello | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Whitney Point | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Lamplighter Apartments | Newton | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
The Summit Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
Preserve West | The Fir Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Village, WI
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Village 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 Sunset Village apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Woodland Reserve Apartments starting at $2,225 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Near West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Heights | 3 BED 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Woodland Reserve Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Brody Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.65 |
Oak Ridge at University Park Senior Apartments | E | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Royal Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Preserve West | The Cedar Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Tyberius Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
University Park Commons | L2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Lamplighter Apartments | Newton | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Midvale Heights Apartments | 2/b1/b 1st Floor Green View | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Village, Madison, WI
Ranked #67
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sunset Village, Madison, and the greater Madison area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Sunset Village Neighborhood in Madison, WI
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Village is under $1,330.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Village?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Village is University Park Commons which is listed at $646, while the average apartment in Sunset Village costs $2,715.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Village?
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 17 regular apartments in Sunset Village 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 Sunset Village?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Village have an average cost of $202 which is $2,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Village.
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